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Start to fall asleep but then i feel i can't breathe well and check my pulse ox and my oxygen shows 92 then i deep breathe it comes up then repeats.
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You could have: mild sleep apnea... To really find out, discuss with your PCP about a SLEEP TEST ..usually available at your local Tertiary Care or Teaching Hospital! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 2/18/2017
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