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Breathing problem
Hello doctor from some time I wake up at night feeling that my breathing has stopped and after waking it come back to normal it won't happen regularly but 1 or 2 times in a month what could be the reason for this?
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Take online consultation with relavent history for better evaluation and management
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There can be various reasons of this. Detailed history and few investigations are required for diagnosis.
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Consultation
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It can PND. Kindly book a consultation.
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Dr. Saurabh Ojha
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Lucknow
Obstructive sleep apnea and asthma are the two most likely causes, however detailed history and evaluation is very important,can be an underlying cardiac issue also, please consult for detailed evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Begusarai
consult a pulmonologist to rule out osa vs gerd
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
it may be GERD
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Kakinada
Rule out sleep apnea
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Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and get evaluated
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