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What Causes Breathing Difficulty At Night?

I am having trouble breathing at night. I fall asleep and get maximally 5 hours of sleep before I wake up and struggle with breathing. When I wake, I can t get enough air and I am more aware of my breathing. This started in December and has continued. While all signs point to sleep apnea, this seems like more. I am a side sleeper and feel like I need to turn to the other side to aid my breathing.
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Based on the symptoms you are describing, I would rather suggest not to neglect this and get your cardiac evaluation done promptly.
Kindly consult Cardiologist in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope the information provided helps.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.,
MBBS., MD.
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What Causes Breathing Difficulty At Night?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Based on the symptoms you are describing, I would rather suggest not to neglect this and get your cardiac evaluation done promptly. Kindly consult Cardiologist in this regard for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope the information provided helps. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S., MBBS., MD.