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Can you suffocate to death with turbinate hypertrophy and laryngopharyngeal reflux ? i constantly wake up gasping for air and have a fear of dying in my sleep?
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Sleep evaluation : During a sleep evaluation with Healthtap, a review of your sleep pattern can be helpful to you and your physician. Reduce swelling with nasal saline and steroid spray.
Answered 9/20/2020
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