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What do you advise if i stop breathing when what do you advise if i sleep?
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No breathing: If you stop breathing during sleep it would be important to be medically assessed to rule out sleep apnea.
Answered 5/17/2015
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See doctor: and get a sleep study to check for sleep apnea.
Answered 5/17/2015
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