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When i start to fall asleep i wake back up feeling like i've been holding my breath and can't breathe. what could be wrong?
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Sleep apnea: Sleep apnea, obstructive and central, cause breathing to temporarily cease. Other manifestations and associated conditions include morning headache, fatigue, need for naps, hypertension, falling asleep at inappropriate times, obesity. See a sleep specialist for an evaluation.
Answered 8/29/2014
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