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My fiance' has woken up in the middle of the night and couldnt breathe! he says its been happening quite a lot recently! please help im scared?
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OSA?: sounds like obstructive sleep apnea. does he snore? please see your physician to get a sleep study or overnight pulse ox.
Answered 7/7/2014
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