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My sis is 50 diabetic@ several other health issues. she has times where she falls asleep mid day and breathing is very labiored. very hard to wake?
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See doctor ASAP: Hard to know what's really going on, but this description is very concerning. With trouble breathing when also awake with midday somnolence, there may be heart and lung problems. At the very least, possible sleep apnea. A doctor visit asap is necessary to further evaluate.
Answered 9/29/2016
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