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Wole up in middle of night struggling to breathe. couldnt catch my breath for a min or so. what could it be? i habe a history of pvcs.
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Sleep Apnea: Most likely it is sleep apnea. You should probably get it checked out because sleep apnea increases the risk of some other diseases and even slightly increases risk of death.
Answered 6/22/2014
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Hard to tell: Could be obstructive sleep apnea, anxiety ( you seem to have a history of pvc's) or heart failure. Really need more symptoms to figure this out.
Answered 7/31/2012
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