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How To Treat Difficulty In Breathing While Sleeping?

My wife seems to have difficulty breathing wkile aslleep as - observed over time and she foams in the mouth sometimes though not that much but noticeable. Its bothersome bcos it sometimes seems as if she cannot catch the right breath @ d right time.
Fri, 31 Jan 2014
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Hi, she seems to be having sleep apnea. is she obese? if so, the best option is weight reduction. she may add an extra pillow under her head. If these things wont help, you may consult a sleep specialist. Hope this helped.
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How To Treat Difficulty In Breathing While Sleeping?

Hi, she seems to be having sleep apnea. is she obese? if so, the best option is weight reduction. she may add an extra pillow under her head. If these things wont help, you may consult a sleep specialist. Hope this helped.