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My dad woke up the other night gasping for air couldn't get his breath back after maybe 5-10 min.. what is this? he does snore.. is this related?
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Sleep Apnea: Your dad may have awoken in the midst of sleep apnea. The likelihood rises if he is substantially obese. Its also possible that this is cardiac related as well. Sleep apnea lowers oxygen in the blood which then starves the heart of needed oxygenation. The fact that it took several minutes to 'get his breath back' makes this combo situation very plausible. Get him evaluated ASAP.
Answered 5/6/2015
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