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I Have Been Waking Continuosly For More Than 5 Times

Posted on Tue, 23 Feb 2021

Question: I have been waking continuosly for more than 5 times for the past 2 days. I feel like I haven't slept at all the next morning. I know I snore during sleep, but never have I had such an experience

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
This might be due to obstructive sleep apnea.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of obstructive sleep apnea is more likely.
In this disease, due to nasal obstruction, airflow to lungs hamper and patient wakes up suddenly because of air hunger.
Because of frequent awakenings, patient feels unrefreshing sleep, excessive sleepiness in the morning and day time.
May I know
1. Your weight and height
2. Any nasal blockage at present?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (54 minutes later)

hi Dr. XXXXXXX

Thank you for your quick reply.
My height is 170 cm and my weight is 79Kg.
I don't feel much hindrance during my normal breathing and I tried to steam out any blockage using a simple vapourizer yesterday, but it didn't help.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get done sleep study if possible

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should definitely consult ENT doctor and get done clinical examination of nose.
Also get done sleep study for the diagnosis of sleep apnea.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj