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A member asked:

Been losing sleep for a week, mass feeling in throat, constant awareness of breathing, and continuous waking. could this be sigh syndrome?

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Reflux: This could be acid reflux, obstructive sleep apnea, or a mass in the throat but somewhat less likely given your age. I would try otc Tums (calcium carbonate) or Prilosec and see if it helps your symptoms. If not see an otolaryngologist to perform a laryngoscopy.

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Answered 2/18/2015

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