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A 43-year-old male asked:
i have not slept more than a couple of hours a night for over 5 years. i could always fall asleep but then woke up. (no snoring or choking). ?
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Dr. Sudeshan Govender answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Insomnia: Suggest sleep hygiene and a night time sedative . If not settling, see a neurologist.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
My mom wakes me up choking and snoring in the middle of the night?
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Dr. Robert Knox answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 37 years experience
Snoring & Choking: Your mom should have a sleep study as soon as possible. Sounds like she has sleep apnea, but other issues may also be at hand, such as acid reflux, bronchitis, and heart disease. She should see her doctor soon.
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