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I've been told recently that i periodically stop breathing and sort of "choke" or "seize" in my sleep, what is this? i weigh about 120 pounds.
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Need further Eval: You need further evaluation or possibly a sleep study, best to talk it over with your doctor.
Answered 6/23/2014
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