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Breathlessness On Waking, Swollen Vessel In The Opening Of My Gullet, Weakness, Lethargy. Treatment?
Hi, for years I have been waking during sleep gasping for breath. When I was 25 I was diagnosed with a swollen vessel in the opening to my gullet and I was told that because of gravity when I lay face down my gullet closes. I feel that me gasping for breath could be linked to something else as it doesn t matter what position I sleep I am continuously having this issue. 15 years on and some days I feel so irritable, down and just have no energy. Any thoughts?
Tue, 16 Jul 2013
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your problem indicates towards obstructive sleep apnea. You need to estimate your BMI, Get a sleep study (Polysomnography done), sleep endoscopy done. Consult a sleep centre for proper evaluationand treatment. Weight reduction will be helpful.
wish you an early recovery
your problem indicates towards obstructive sleep apnea. You need to estimate your BMI, Get a sleep study (Polysomnography done), sleep endoscopy done. Consult a sleep centre for proper evaluationand treatment. Weight reduction will be helpful.
wish you an early recovery
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