Why do i forget to breathe when i'm falling asleep? while i'm trying to fall asleep at night, it seems as if i forget to breathe. i snap out of it and gasp for a breath and i'm out of breath like i've been holding my breath. it's really scary. i'm 27 year

Some : Some of the symptoms you describe could be linked to sleep apnea an assessment by a obstructive sleep apnea team should be performed. These teams are usually affiliated with a regional medical center / hospital. They will perform a history and physical to determine if there are any medical / pharmacological causes for your symptoms. You will be asked to undergo a sleep study to determine the presence of sleep apnea and to determine its severity and to further rule out causes. An apnea / hypopnea index will be determined. Depending upon the serverity of the sleep apnea you will be offered treatment solutions by this team. Usually a trial of CPAP is encouraged. Occasionally an oral appliance or surgery may be recommended. There are many types of oral sleep apnea appliances, each having their proponents. Typically, if an oral appliance is required, it is custom fabricated by either a dentist or oral and maxillofacial surgeon. You should seek care from a dentist / oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is board certified by their respective specialities and has an affilitation with your sleep apnea team.