Why do i wake up in the middle of the night, and i cant breath?!


Question: im a pretty healthy guy, sometimes im asleep and in the middle of the night i wake up gasping for air. why? does anyone know why?


Answers: im a pretty healthy guy, sometimes im asleep and in the middle of the night i wake up gasping for air. why? does anyone know why?

I had the same thing and had to sleep on my side.
Also using the "Breathe Rite" strips on my nose really helps.
It holds the nostrils open.

When sleeping on the back, the epiglottis or is it the glottis,(the flap in the back of your throat,) slides over the trachea
( windpipe) and you choke.

good question...I do the same thing sometimes...have no idea why.

must be sleep apnea. consult your doctor about this.

Not enough air in your room maybe your window is closed and its hot in your room.

you may have asthma or sleep apnea. you may also have acid reflux or gerd. you'll have to check with your doctor though.


i have acid reflux and it when i lay down it sometimes feels like i can't breath and i have to sit up until it subsides some.





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