2007-03-05 09:23:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
I used to do that. My husband (boyfriend at the time) would wake me up when he would put his cheek near my nose to check I wasn't breathing. Or he would shake me! Used to frighten the life out of me! I don't seem to do it anymore and haven't done for years.
2007-03-05 09:34:08 · answer #1 · answered by Take me to Venice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called sleep apnea. This can cause a lot of problems ranging from waking up not feeling rested to serious heart problems. It definately needs looking into. You Dr. can refer you to a sleep specialist where you can be evaluated. Generally this means staying in a sleep lab having your heart, respirations and brain wave monitored. Then a decision can be made fro treatment. Loosing weight, a breathing machine to help him breath or even a "nose job" to clear plugged tissue in the nose. But as I said before, you need to find out why and treat it.
2007-03-05 17:32:16 · answer #2 · answered by sweet sue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be serious. It is called sleep apnea and/or hypopnea. It is a narrowing of the airway that can restrict or even block the airway completely. A machine called CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) is used while sleeping to keep the airway open. Sleep apnea can be linked to high blood pressure, heart disease and several other health problems. See a doctor and have a sleep study done ASAP!!
2007-03-05 17:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by Navydoc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is sleep apnea.. which is Dangerous or even Fatal.. Your partner needs to go his doctor to be referred to a sleep clinic that can address this problem properly.
2007-03-05 17:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by blafeath 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like sleep apnoea. Is he overweight? Cos this doesn't help the condition.
2007-03-05 17:33:03 · answer #5 · answered by missbehaving666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this problem is called sleep apnea & sometimes it can be serious. this person needs to see a physician about this problem.
2007-03-05 17:33:02 · answer #6 · answered by Sofia W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my Bro in law has this. they gave him a mask to wear of a night that puffs air into the face
2007-03-05 17:31:56 · answer #7 · answered by BT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its called sleep apneoa(sp?) there is treatment available, he might need Oxygen through the night.
2007-03-05 17:28:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he needs to see a sleep doctor.
2007-03-05 17:30:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres is a easy way to stop this from happening STOP STRANGLING HIM!
2007-03-05 17:31:46 · answer #10 · answered by justmeffs 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋