Every few months I wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air, is this normal? I dont think it is.?
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You might have sleep apnea. Go to your doctors and have him refer you to a sleep specialist. It could be due to being over weight. You might need a CPAP Machine
300684
No that is not normal. Have you consulted with your doctor?
1439
My brother is always out of breath because of his asthma so that's probably it. You should see your doctor and ask him if there's something he can prescribe that make you breath better. Good Luck.
193943
maybe you're forgetting to breathe! ;)
201983
The best thing you can do is see a doctor about this problem you are continuing to have. The shortness of breath issue leads me to believe that this might not be a diabetes / hypoglycemic issue at all. \n\nGet to a doctor ASAP and get checked out. A complete physical exam and a complete lab work up (blood work) should find the cause. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
807897
You really should talk to your doctor... it could be something as simple as your matress causing you back related issues... or it could be something as serious as a circulartory issue (blood flow) which could be signs of many many things..... diabetes, high blood pressure, low blood pressure .... etc etc etc.\n\nDon't panic... but talk to your doc!
1185109
I work in a sleep lab and I have seen this before, it is called sleep paralysis.  It is very normal and every night your body goes into a mini coma when in your deep rem sleep.  Sometimes you get up from rem too quick and your body has not recovered yet.  Maybe you took medications that made your rem sleep more dominant, or maybe your not sleeping long enough.  This problem usually is seen in older patients and patients on certain medications.
15668
~~Ya this happens to every one...every single human being as well as animal! This is normal...when there is oxygen shortage in our lungs or when we feel relax we yawn. So dont worry and start yawning!~~
298822
your lungs relax, then expand, making it easier to breath.   happens to me at work. I'm a roofer and i have asthma, I'm also afraid of heights[ yeah i don't get it either].anyway when i first go up the ladder in the morning especially on a cold day i get tense, i hyperventilate and breathing is a problem . after a little while i calm down , relax and everything is everything.....
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I do sometimes.\nLike I am about to go to sleep when I jerk awake with a Little scream because I am about to fall of a building or stairs or getting hit with something.\nThings like sudden jerks and screaming are normal. I doubt you have any "inner problems" And hey I wouldn't blame you for screaming I know I don't want dressers floating over my head. \nWell I hope you start having less scary dreams.\nThe scream could have also been when you where motionless you needed to scream but your dream couldn't let you so it must have been an automatic reflex when you woke up to finally be able to scream.
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I agree with most of the posts, it sould also be SLEEP APNEA which is a potentially  dangerous condition, but there is treatment, get it checked out if the other suggestions don't work! http://www.sleepapnea.org/
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Actaully, on some of my recent tests, I have the same exact thing you are describing and it is due to having chronic bronchitis.\nYou are not exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide efficiently with this disease and as a response the body makes extra red blood cells to get more oxygen to your tissues. If it is slightly elevated above normal it is nothing to worry about.\n\nDo you have any sort of lung disease? This could cause it if I am understanding your question.
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i think i might know what you are talking about, i think the reason y u have weird noises is because u might just be burping. when u breathe in deeply u swalow some air that needs to be released. when u yawn do u have those noises too?
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it is better is you ask a doctor. it could be stress related. are you having emotionel problems which can cause these symptoms. or if you are too much working hard and causing your body to be stressed. sometimes if you forget to breath it will cause this.
1135277
You need to see a doctor. Do not be afraid. If something is wrong with you, you need to find out.The longer you wait, your condition may worsen. If you are having trouble breathing, it sounds serious. Respiratory distress can lead to respiratory arrest. Respiratory arrest leads to cardiac arrest. Get over your fear of seeing a doctor. Doctors are  there to help you.
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Sometimes its a breathing problem, my ex boyfriend had similar things and they usually occured at night between 15 minutes to 2 hours. He got X rays and tests done once and they said he was healthy. No one can really explain it. If its longer than 2 hours. Go to the hospital. It can be scary. Heidi
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Hi!! I can MORE than adequately answer your question.\nI have been a Registered Respiratory Therapist for 13 years. There are several reasons why people snore. \n\nOne of these reasons is because you may have what is known as a deviated nasal septum, which can sometimes be severe enough to require nose surgery to correct this problem. You can test yourself for this at home.\n\nPlug ONE of your nostrils, and try to breath in and out through the open nostril. Do this with BOTH nostrils. This will rule out a deviated nasal septum. \n\nYou may very likely have what is known as SLEEP APNEA!! I've worked with many patients who Literally STOP BREATHING for a certain amount of time, (usually just seconds,) intermitantly during sleep!! You may stop breathing for a few seconds, then silence, then suddenly your body will react buy a GASPING for air kind of noise. This is not just snoring, this is a REAL PROBLEM, depending on how LONG you stop breathing.\n\nThis APNEA can be caused by an Obstruction withing the nasal area, such as a deviated nasal septum. It can also be caused by obesity, or it can be inherited. \n\nYou need to go see either a LUNG Doctor, (Pulmonologist,) or and Ear Nose and Throat Specialist, and get x-rays to determine if you have an anatomical problem blocking your airway during sleep. You may also notice that you will wake up with HEADACHES alot in the morning, even Migraines!! Thise is caused by a Lack of Oxygen to the brain, caused by just a FEW SECONDS of NOT BREATHING!! \n\nGet it checked out, but be careful NOT to hurry into Surgery, alot of times nasal surgeries will help the problem for a WHILE, but it is usually not permanent.\n\nIF you are diagnosed with Sleep Apnea, your Doctor may want you to wear a type of "mask", nasal inserts, (not permanent,) or a device that actually goes into your mouth to keep your tongue from rolling back and blocking your airway better. NO..........PEOPLE CANNOT SWALLOW THIER TONGUES!!! But the tongue can roll back and block your airway.\n\nAnother option I just learned about last year is that you can go to a VERY GOOD orthodontist who specializes in making a MOLD to fit inside your mouth at night, it is designed to lift your jaw up and out a bit, (it isn't uncomfortable,) and this position ALONE will ultimately keep your airway open, without having having to deal with a CPAP machine. CPAP machines are used with the items I mentioned above, and is either a constant flow of Positive Airway pressure to keep your airway open AND helps to expand smaller airways deeper inside the lungs and keep them OPEN the whole time you are sleeping!! \n\nMake sure to get this checked out asap, because every second you do not breath at night, you wouldn't believe how many brain cells are killed because of not getting enough oxgyen. \n\nYOu can also try sleeping on your side, either side, this helps to keep the tongue out of the way as well.\n\nCall you family Doctor and discuss how you feel. If you do not have a significant other that sleeps next to you, you can tape yourself while you sleep to see if you DO stop breathing. \n\nBut don't wait...............go see your family doctor NOW anyway. Snoring is not normal, and usually needs to be treated in some way. Okay???\n\nPromise you will make an appointment to see your doctor!!!!!\nIf you are a smoker, STOP IT RIGHT NOW!! \n\nI hope this helps you out!! \n\nTake care, and God Bless.\n\nStefanie