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What Causes Suddden Breathlessness At Night?

last night i awoke gasping for air, not like sleep apnea where you may have stopped breathing but it was like saliva had gone down my air pipe instead of my esophagus. i would try to breathe in but couldn t after several minutes i was finally able to breathe. it was very frightening. is this dangerous and should i see my physician for this?
Fri, 24 Jul 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. There should not be anything to worry about. The body's urge to breathe is extremely strong and it will always wake you if there is a breathing problem. The possibility is some blockage of breath because of snoring. This could also happen because of anxiety caused by some terrifying dream which you could not remember. In any case, it is advisable to consult a physician to be sure.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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What Causes Suddden Breathlessness At Night?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. There should not be anything to worry about. The body s urge to breathe is extremely strong and it will always wake you if there is a breathing problem. The possibility is some blockage of breath because of snoring. This could also happen because of anxiety caused by some terrifying dream which you could not remember. In any case, it is advisable to consult a physician to be sure. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.