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When i fall asleep at night i continuously wake up as though i haven't been breathing properly. i am so sleep deprived i don't know what to do?
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Sleep apnea: It sounds like you may have obstructive sleep apnea. A sleep study can diagnoses this. Untreated it is associated with heart disease and stroke as well as many other medical problems.
Answered 6/5/2013
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