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What causes sudden breathlessness during sleep?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea is getting more common as our population gets heavier but under diagnosed. Your symptom indicates you should get further evaluation as osa left untreated can have many adverse effects.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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