Sleep disorder/apnoea - should I be worried?

[ocd2302]

38 yr old male
Good general health
Moderate to heavy smoker
Seldom drinks
Medium/large build
Generally good diet and exercise habits

History of: During sleep sitting bolt upright gasping for breath, excessive swallowing, (observed 2/3 times by partner) but rarely snores.

Patient has reported nausea several times after suffering an 'episode' and on two occasions vomited immediately after.

Symptoms observed intermittently over 6 months, any clues? In need of a good night's sleep!

[ocd2302]

Thank you  I think we are often the best judge of when our body is not right. I thought asthma at first as there is a definite rasp/wheeze during sleep. Patient has physical demanding job (warehouse operative) which I have known to worsen asthma in other cases. Think I am going to keep records so I have some idea of how often these episodes are occurring when Gp asks! Thanks

[lea_cattel]

There is actually numerous possible diagnosis for this. Nocturnal anxiety, sleep apnea, and asthma are just a few of the possible conditions you're going through. Consult a doctor and get the proper tests to be certain.

Try practicing breathing exercises before sleeping, also drink enough amount of water before going to bed.

[flipper336]

It sounds like you are suffering from Sleep Apnea. Waking up in the middle of the night gasping for air is from not breathing. Go for a sleep study to confirm this and if it turns out to be true you will just have to sleep with a machine.