A member asked:

Hi, at night i am struggling sleep well. i feel like something just cut my oxygen and i struggle to breathe, sometimes it feels like it going thr my brain and freezing it. it's very scary and i really do know what causes this. please help and advise?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sleep disorder: A sleep disorder appears likely. Talk to your doc about your symptoms and see if a sleep study would be appropriate.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 1/29/2020

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Sleep study: A sleep study may be needed. If you are overweight, losing weight will help. Not easy to do but important for your health.

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A member asked:

Hi, at night i am struggling sleep well. i feel like something just cut my oxygen and i struggle to breathe, sometimes it feels like it going thr my brain and freezing it. it's very scary and i really do know what causes this. please help and advise?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Singh agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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