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Loss Of Breath For A Minute When Coughing Heavily, Laughing Followed By Shaking Body, Numbness. MRI Of Brain Normal. Have Sleep Apnea. Connection?
when i have heavy cough or laugh or step by step cough i loose my breath for say aminute and during that time i put down what ever i have in my hand with the whole body shaking or to be precise like fits,followed by nullness . why is such occurance. what isit due to,what is the first aid, . i have already taken MRI of brain and other regular tests and they are normal. i also have sleep appannia, is it related. pl help.
HI Thank for asking to HCM I understand your concern, One thing is for sure that it is not related with the apnea, during the spell of coughing or laughing the breathing functions seaszed for a while that causes the fainting it is kind of maneuver like episode, just take care while your are laughing or coughing, no extra afford should be made, take care have nice day.
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Loss Of Breath For A Minute When Coughing Heavily, Laughing Followed By Shaking Body, Numbness. MRI Of Brain Normal. Have Sleep Apnea. Connection?
HI Thank for asking to HCM I understand your concern, One thing is for sure that it is not related with the apnea, during the spell of coughing or laughing the breathing functions seaszed for a while that causes the fainting it is kind of maneuver like episode, just take care while your are laughing or coughing, no extra afford should be made, take care have nice day.