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Why am i being studied for sleep apnea when i have no trouble breathing?
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Sleeping apnea: you may be breathing just fine when you are awake, but when you go into deep sleep you may not be breathing deeply enough to keep your oxygen to adequate levels.
Answered 5/21/2014
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