A member asked:

Whenever i'm about to fall asleep, i wake up gasping feeling as though my breathing has stopped. eliminated anxiety and sleep apnea. anything else?

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Possibly asthma: Do your symptoms happen only at night? Do you have associated runny nose or heartburn? Rarely, asthma, post-nasal drip and heartburn can cause you to cough or gasp for air while sleeping.

Answered 3/31/2018

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Dr. K. Mujib Haque answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

PND : Did your doctor rule out postural nocturnal dyspnea due to heart disease.

Answered 7/8/2014

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