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What Causes Intermittent Skipping Of Breath During Sleep?

Hi Doc, I'm a 53 year old male. I'm 6ft and 260 lbs. I have been intermittently taking several quick breathes. it happens at night and at day many times a day. I feel its getting worse. Its kind of a gasp or skipped breath. there is nothing that invokes it as its random. Its been over 6 months now. Ive seen my personnel doctor several times and he is telling me its nothing to be concerned with. He did send me to a pumonolgist and he had me do the two days of sleep hooked to machines in room after which he said i have sleep apnea. I got the machine and used it for over a month and nothing whats ever has changed,, in fact i think im worse now! Whats my next step?
Mon, 9 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Your all symptoms are suggestive of sleep apnea due to obesity.
The machine you are talking about is known as CPAP machine.
It is best treatment for sleep apnea.
But along with CPAP, you should also focus on weight reduction.
So better to consult dietician and follow strict dieting schedule.
Do regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc.
Also ask your doctor to increase pressure in machine according to your need. Once weight reduction is achieved your need for machine will also reduce.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Intermittent Skipping Of Breath During Sleep?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Your all symptoms are suggestive of sleep apnea due to obesity. The machine you are talking about is known as CPAP machine. It is best treatment for sleep apnea. But along with CPAP, you should also focus on weight reduction. So better to consult dietician and follow strict dieting schedule. Do regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc. Also ask your doctor to increase pressure in machine according to your need. Once weight reduction is achieved your need for machine will also reduce. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.