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Frequent gasping for breathe in sleep
Hello, I am experiencing frequent choking and gasping for breath during sleep, it's my 5th time I experienced this so far. Can you please advise me on the next steps I should take to get a proper diagnosis and treatment for this condition? Additionally, could you please let me know if there are any lifestyle changes I could make to improve my symptoms in the meantime? Thank you for your help.
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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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get yourself evaluated for osas..if found necessary then will have to go for a sleep studya along with few tests..share your bmi too
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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 for the same
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It can be obstructive sleep apnea.
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take a consultation with pulmonologist with complete history and if necessary go for sleep study.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Appears that you are suffering from obstructive sleep Apnoe. You require certain tests.pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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