Gasping for air

[Kimbosuki5]

So this has been going on for a while, and I'm very scared something is wrong with my heart or lungs. Every now and then when I fall asleep I'll wake up gasping for air... Has this ever happened to yall??? Please help!

[Jayde_96]

I've been suffering with this for the past six months. Have spoken to the GP about it they are unsure. I put it down to stress and anxiety because it tends to occur when things are stressful. It can be very scary thought

[MrMannering]

Hi Kim, just wanted to say that this is extreeeeeemly common. In some cases may relate to sleep apnea. Maybe you should try to sleep with a lower pillow. To many pillows cause a bent neck in the night. This works for my partner who has been waking up with a choking sensation and gasping for air for at least the 20 years we've been together on and off!

[MrMannering in reply to MrMannering]

when I say on and off .... I mean the choking sensation! just read that back and it sounds bad! hahah

[dlay1957]

I'd suggest a visit to your family Dr. It sounds alot like sleep apnea. Your Dr. Can order a sleep study for you and clear up any confusion as to if this is the problem. Hope you find out fast as this needs to be addressed quickly!