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I have slight asthma and i keep falling asleep is there a reason i can't stay awake. ?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Many: but asthma is unlikely to be the cause. Need study in a sleep lab to evaluate sleep disorder such as sleep apnea, narcolepsy etc. A Sleep medicine specialist should be consulted first however.

Dr Rosenthal agreed

Answered 1/16/2015

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A member asked:

I have slight asthma and i keep falling asleep is there a reason i can't stay awake. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Rosenthal agreed

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