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In the middle of the night, after about 4 hours of sleep. im awaking by choking. it feels like my throat is being blocked by something. i need help?

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Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

Specializes in Sleep Medicine

Sleep study: See your doc and tell them this. You need a sleep study. You may have sleep apnea. Other sleep disorders can cause this as well.

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Answered 10/20/2021

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Dr. Toshi Hart answered

Please visit your doctor for a Sleep Study which will be interpreted by a Sleep MD who will provide you with a diagnosis & treatment. If you have OSA Obstructive Sleep Apnea, treatment options may include CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure &/ or an Oral Appliance made by a dentist. The Sleep Study can be in a laboratory, PSG Polysomnogram or possibly a take home, HST Home Sleep Test.

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A member asked:

In the middle of the night, after about 4 hours of sleep. im awaking by choking. it feels like my throat is being blocked by something. i need help?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Christopher Wilson answered

Dr Hart agreed

Dr. Toshi Hart answered

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