I have been dreaming where I can't breath and i know it is from snoring. in the dream, I shake my head, and then I gasp for air.
Can you actually die from self blocking your throat with your tongue from this type of snoring?
Can I prevent it?
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2007-02-11 03:39:17 · 7 answers · asked by b r 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I dont know if you can die from this, but it is called sleep apnea and you are probably doing some damage to your heart, as it is having to work harder every time you stop breathing then gasp for air. I'd see your doctor for some options.
2007-02-11 03:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by TWT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Sleep Apnea, it is possible that you can live for a long time without any problem, or you can stop breathing altogether, there are severe risks. Speak to your doctor or go to a clinic, where you can schedule a, "Sleep Study." Where basically you will go and sleep in their facility for a night or two with a few monitors on. If you have an event of Apnea(stopping breathing), they will prescribe you a CPAP machine. This machine is, in basic terms, a mask hooked up to an air pump. As long as you are breathing, it does nothing. If you stop and it doesn't detect you pulling the air from it, it will push air into you, forcing you to take a breath. It is a little more detailed then that, but that is the gist.
2007-02-11 04:27:59 · answer #2 · answered by gentlegiant11789 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know many people with this problem, and they have to use machines at night. It is called sleep apnea and your heart stops when snoring causes you to hold your breath. See a Dr. about your problem!
2007-02-11 03:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by Deborah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is sleep apnea go get a diagnostic sleep study done i have the same u will probably use a cpap machine at night. it can be dangerous yes it causes stroke hypertention heart failure many other problems. not to mention if treated u will wake up the next day refreshed. its important to get checked ive had many sleep problems and stayin awake until i jus found out its rls sleep apnea n narcolepsy. when treated i feel much better and so you know the sleep study is not comfortable u have many wires n crap all over you its hard to sleep. you may have to have more than one done like myself
2007-02-11 06:09:58 · answer #4 · answered by RYAN G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES. Your body can become extremely low in oxygen and cause lethal heart arrythmias (bad beats) or lack of oxygen to the brain can cause deadly results as well.
Google: sleep apnea
Prevention, multitude of ways. Read up on it and definately discuss it with your doctor!
2007-02-11 03:44:29 · answer #5 · answered by Ms.PS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and you can go get help for that if you go to the doctor. It is a form of sleep apnea. I would go asap. good luck.
2007-02-14 16:37:30 · answer #6 · answered by apriljean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's dangerous and can be fatal. The problem is called Sleep apnea. Please talk to your doc.
2007-02-11 03:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by Prof. Virgo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-02-11 03:43:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋