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When i'm really tired i'll lie down and go to sleep. i'll fall asleep for less the a second and i'll wake up not breathing and gasping this repeats.
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Sleep apnea: sounds like obstructive sleep apnea. See your doc who may refer you for sleep studies
Answered 5/3/2015
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