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Re: sudden wakeing as i'm dropping off, gasping for breath

Posted by me on July 08, 1999 at 22:24:48:

In Reply to: sudden wakeing as i'm dropping off, gasping for breath posted by janelle on July 08, 1999 at 22:07:42:

Sleep apnea is not induced by acid reflux.acid reflux is induced by sleep apnea, due to the excess pressure of trying to overcome the obstruction. you need to have a sleep study done by an "ACCREDITED SLEEP LAB"...ASAP.

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