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I'm trying to sleep but every time i doze off, i wake up gasping for air. i do have a stuffy nose and mucus buildup. what's going on? can i go to bed?
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Possible: It sounds like you might have sleep apnea. I would suggest you avoid sleeping on your back and see a physician trained in sleep medicine for an evaluation and treatment. Sleep apnea can be life threatening.
Answered 3/21/2015
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