Gasping for breath

[GregWH]

My girlfriend recently pointed out that several times during the night I wake her up with snoring. She stated I often sound like I am severely gasping for breath and stop breathing and it scares her. Oftentimes during the day I yawn and have troubles staying focused because I sometimes feel exausted...What can I do or try first before going to a sleep clinic that may help? I am not allergic to any medications...

[Enoch Choi, MD]

Let us know how it goes!

[GregWH]

Thanks for your advise and comments, I will get it scheduled....

[Enoch Choi, MD]

carol918 is right, many of your symptoms are ones that are present with sleep apnea: snoring, gasping, stopping breathing, fatigue and somnolence.  Go to a sleep clinic for a sleep study.

Dr. Enoch Choi, MD
Palo Alto, CA

[carol918]

Have you tried the breathe right strips.  for awhile that seemed to help my husband, but the he went to a sleep study and was diagnised with apnea.  don't put it off for too long though