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What Causes Involuntary Exhalation Of Air During Sleep?

Sure. The past two days I have had a lot of involuntary exhalation of air during sleep., It wakes me up. It feels like somoene is sucking the air out of me. I sit straight up and exhale. I can't sleep due to it happening so much yet cant' figure out why. I don't smoke . Email address is
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Hi. I can understand your concern.
If you are overweight you could be having OSA. You will need to consult a pulmonologist for a detailed evaluation.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Involuntary Exhalation Of Air During Sleep?

Hi. I can understand your concern. If you are overweight you could be having OSA. You will need to consult a pulmonologist for a detailed evaluation. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.