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When i try to sleeping laying on my front, it is as if i forget to breathe, if i lay on my left side i sometimes get the problem and on my right im ok?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Might need: A sleep study for sleep apnea so you don't need to worry about your position which sometimes is unavoidable

Answered 7/20/2014

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A member asked:

When i try to sleeping laying on my front, it is as if i forget to breathe, if i lay on my left side i sometimes get the problem and on my right im ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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