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Every so often i wake up in the middle of the night unable to breathe? it takes about ten seconds to return to normal again. it's scary. what is it?
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Many things: Part of the differential in your case could include low blood sugar spells( especially on Lantus), heart arrythmia, reflux with spasm of the larynx , or even panic disorder (tho rare to occur only during sleep)
Answered 12/20/2016
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