A member asked:

My father is 55 years, he was sleeping and suddenly he made weird very loud noises from mouth, looks like choking, anything serious why it happened?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Maybe sleep apnea: If this occurs frequently, he should see his physician. Many middle-aged and older people, particularly if overweight, will have respiratory problems while sleeping, often associated with fatigue during the day.

Answered 5/23/2014

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