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I woke up three times this morning gasping for air. is this a serious sign? i'm having a sleep study done next week. will i be fine waiting till then?
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Fully agree: You might have sleep apnea, in spite of your age, and the study will help clarify. If you just cannot wait until the scheduled testing, see if your doctor can move up the study.
Answered 6/20/2014
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