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Hi. i am 48 years old. i am experiencing difficulty in breathing at night (about an hour or 2). when i fall asleep, i am fine. my mouth / throat drys up. i feel cold and my body is sore. ?

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Dr. Jules Pean answered

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Possible sleep apnea: First if you have a partner in bed ask if you snore.If so you need a sleep study to rule out sleep apnea.if the test is positive you need a specific breathing device at night to improve your symptoms

Answered 7/20/2020

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A member asked:

Hi. i am 48 years old. i am experiencing difficulty in breathing at night (about an hour or 2). when i fall asleep, i am fine. my mouth / throat drys up. i feel cold and my body is sore. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jules Pean answered

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