Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Suddenly stop breathing and gasp for air for 1 minute i was sound asleep and suddenly was on my feet gasping for breath. like my air was totally cut off and my airway was in a vaccume lock. i was holding my throat in hopes something would allow air to ent
A doctor has provided 1 answer
If : If you have not had one yet, i would recommend a sleep study followed by an evaluation by a doctor who specializes in sleep apnea (pulmonologist or ent).
Answered 10/4/2016
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Im having symptoms of a head ache to light sound temperature to air going in my ears or when I breath through my nose. An when I bend over it makes it worse. I'm also getting over slowly from a head and chest cold and sore throat. What do you think my hea
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have mild LPR per ENT. I have a lump in my throat. I'm worried about this feeling. Can mild LPR cause your throat to shut? And stop breathing?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Positive methanine challenge indicating reactive airway disease for pft what's that mean? Lump feeling throat for months heavyness taking breaths. Would lung doc bronchoscopy and ent doc normal rule out something throat caused by cancer ? Weak pulse
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My son has been making these odd grunting and throat noises. He says he hes not in pain and can breath fine theres no signs of breathing issues or illness but involuntarily grunting and throat sounds that he does repetitively?
What is my husband's diagnosis? He's experiencing shortness of breath, difficulty sleeping and breathing, fatigue, body tingles and throat clogging.
Why does my throat feels weird, feel some pain and hurts when I breath sometimes? I don't have trouble breathing and it has been happening at night this is the second time and sometimes it stops than happen again?
My throat feels as if it's being pressed and I'm breathing but I feel like I'm not getting enough air into my lunges, only if I take a deep breath?
What does wheezing sound like? A video possible? Sometimes when I breath out, it sounds like strong winds passing under a garage door, but that's only if I really push air out. I also have mucus accumulated in the back of my throat.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
