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Shortness of Breath
Today afternoon i sleep suddenly wake up i feel shortness of breath and heart palpilation so i change sleep position and it went away and when sit on bed i feel okay so what is the reason behind this ?
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It may be gastric issue..
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It could be because of sleep apnea, if it’s occurring repeatedly.
You will need to reduce your weight if on the heavier side.
Follow up.
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Dr. Dharmendra Singh
General Physician
17 yrs exp
Indore
H/o smoking /Alcohol is Needed
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Avoid spicy and fatty diet
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Due to sleep apnea. Avoid smoking if you are a smoker.
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Dr. Om Prakash Senapati
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5 yrs exp
Jajpur
Not well ventilated room .or could be your odd sleeping position. Do you have any gastric issues?
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