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Since i started using a cpap machine, i have episodes of trying to catch my breath several times a day. no one knows why. do you ?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

High complexity Q: You want to see a pulmonary specialist: detailed history PE PFT CXR CT V/Q PA catheter many questions to answer. Good luck and no reason to wait.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 12/17/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Sleep MD: May be coincidental or related to CPAP. See sleep MD who prescribed CPAP for evaluation.

Answered 12/17/2016

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A member asked:

Since i started using a cpap machine, i have episodes of trying to catch my breath several times a day. no one knows why. do you ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Dr Gallia agreed

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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