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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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Sleep disorder: A sleep disorder appears likely. Talk to your doc about your symptoms and see if a sleep study would be appropriate.
Answered 1/29/2020
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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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