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Wow! You have given me great advice. I will:

1. Meet with pulmonary med doctor who specializes in sleep disorders that affect breathing and likely get a sleep study.
2. Find out the results of above and get a CPAP if needed.
3. Find a dentist who specializes in sleep issues and meet with him/her. Get sleep apnea mouth piece if needed and find out what I can do about my jaw, crooked, and worn teeth from all the clenching/grinding.
4. Make an appointment with allergist/asthma doctor to see how things are going on that front. This may include visit with ENT physician.

I''ll post my progress here as I'm sure I'm not the only one in this situation.

Thank you.

I never realized I needed a follow up sleep study since I had no issues but grinding/clenching with my first one. I just purchased a thin over the counter night guard that rests on bottom teeth to see if that makes a difference. I will look into breathe right strips as well.

Do I speak with my dentist about the sleep apnea oral appliance? I didn't see one I can use at the store as a temp fix until my visit with the specialist.

For the record I am looking into finding out why exactly I grind/clench. My teeth don't even line up when my mouth is closed. Only two teeth touch in the way back. I was referred to an adult orthodonist to look into braces next.

Greetings,

For the pasts six months or so I've noticed I've been waking up throughout the night gasping. It use to happen once a week or so but now it's all night long. Six months ago I was updated to a thicker nightguard for my teeth clenching/grinding. I have a tiny mouth and it takes up a lot of my mouth. I'm wondering if that's the cause of my problem. I don't recall ever snoring or gasping before then. When I wake up I have tightness in my chest and feel lightheaded. I also have headaches.

My history. I'm 33 years old, healthy weight, non-smoker, non-drinker, exerciser, and a side sleeper. I have history of asthma, allergies, and severe insomnia. I've had a sleep study 10 years ago as a roommate told me I stop breathing at night. However, my sleep study result came back normal. It just said I grind my teeth.

I have an appointment to see a specialist about this issue. But he can't see me for three weeks. I'm worried about what can happen within the next three weeks. I hear sleep apnea can cause a stroke or heart attack.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.