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Could you tell me why i stop breathing when i sleep?

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Dr. Alvaro Aranda answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Is sleep apnea!!: If you stopp breathing at night for more than 5 times an hour is Sleep apnea syndrome. There are different patterns. Is not normal & could do harm in the long run. Get advise & treatment. If overweight loose it!!! Probably will neeed a sleep test call polysomnogram. Get startes get healthy & see a doctor

Answered 7/6/2014

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