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Boyfriend stated i gasp for air and choke in sleep. does not wake me up. very lightly snore. wake up with dry mouth. wake up 1-2x a night no reason.
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Need evaluation: You should be evaluated for possible gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or sleep apnea. Besides being potentially serious conditions, this could be interfering with the quality of your restful sleep.
Answered 11/5/2016
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