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When flying i feel extremely fatigued upon take off and immediately fall asleep and wake up about 15 minutes later with a frightening bolt heart racin?
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Check with your doc: This may be an early sign of heart disease. Probably a false alarm but it is better to be safe. Check with your doc who can check your risk factors for heart disease.
Answered 3/15/2013
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Sleepapnea: You probably have sleep apnea. Get a sleep study. Lose weight and if indicated wear a mask.
Answered 3/16/2013
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