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I have periodic sudden involuntary gasps of breath. i'm not asthmatic. i have no pain. i have been told i have sleep apnea. what might this be?

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Yes, it sounds: like sleep apnea, if you have these episodes while you are sleeping. Ask your doctor if you need to have sleep study.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 2/17/2021

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A member asked:

I have periodic sudden involuntary gasps of breath. i'm not asthmatic. i have no pain. i have been told i have sleep apnea. what might this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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