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I woke up in the middle of the night and i think i had stopped breathing!? what happened?

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Dr. Reid Winick answered

OSA: You might have sleep apnea. Goto a sleep lab to get tested.

Dr Kwok agreed

Answered 7/15/2012

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A member asked:

I woke up in the middle of the night and i think i had stopped breathing!? what happened?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Reid Winick answered

Dr Kwok agreed

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