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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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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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