Sometimes when i sleep i wake up gasping for air. it gets worse everytime. I usaully remember it but last night my mom said it happened and i dont even remember. What kind of Doctor should I see? What's this called?
2007-06-26 11:57:04 · 8 answers · asked by nillyplobbins27 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
it could be sleep apnea or it could also be your lungs filling up with water. This is dangerous and you would better check up with a doctor.
2007-06-26 12:14:11 · answer #1 · answered by dooood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like sleep apnea. You would need to see a sleep specialist who will test you while you sleep at night to see if you have the apnea. Then you will have to see a pulmonary specialist to be treated if it is discovered that you have sleep apnea. It is usually treated by a machine called a BIPAP machine. What it is is a machine that blows oxygen into your nose while you sleep forcing you to keep breathing. Get it checked quickly as sleep apnea could in some circumstances have sever consequences.
2007-06-26 12:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jim T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like sleep apnea. I had the same problem growing up. Very scary at times. It helps to try not to sleep on your back. But definitely get in touch with a sleep disorder specialist and have a sleep study conducted. If they catch it while your young you can avoid a whole mess of health problems growing up.
2007-06-26 12:07:19 · answer #3 · answered by Timothy P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely could be sleep apnea. Your regular doctor can give you a pulse oximeter (a small thing on your finger overnight) to check your oxygen level. It is probably low, which would mean you need a sleep study.
See a doctor immediately. It could be dangerous. Mine was, but is now under control with a CPAP machine.
2007-06-26 19:38:18 · answer #4 · answered by moondrop000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like sleep apnea...ask your family doctor for a sleep study.
2007-06-26 11:58:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be asthma. Many people are unaware that they have it, because their attacks only happen at night. You should see an allergist or asthma specialist. Feel better!
2007-06-26 12:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by Peyton H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like sleep apnea....u should see a pulmonologist and have a sleep study done.
2007-06-27 23:10:33 · answer #7 · answered by dansbby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe sleep apnea...see a pulmonologist.
2007-06-26 15:32:16 · answer #8 · answered by red_rum_red_rum1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋