A member asked:

Often wake up in night dizzy, heart pounding, &short of breath. if i sleep with my head elevated, i don't get this as bad. have connective tissue diseas?

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Dr. David Martin answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Nocturnal dizziness: With the shortness of breath, your symptoms sound more like possible obstructive sleep apnea to me. Head of bed elevation may help in opening your airway at night.

Answered 8/9/2013

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