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Feels like i struggle to breath / shortness of breath only when am trying to sleep ? then in deep sleep no one can wake me?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You need: to have a "sleep study" it's just a thought but you may be having episodes of SLEEP APNEA...Discuss this with your PCP as soon as practicable! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Feels like i struggle to breath / shortness of breath only when am trying to sleep ? then in deep sleep no one can wake me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Chuu and 3 doctors agreed

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