Sleeping ProblemsThe questions below were raised by visitors to the STOMP (Straits Times Online Mobile Print) website in the AskST section of the website. eMenders doctors provided the answers to the questions raised as a public health education project. The information provided below is of a general nature and should not be treated as a replacement for medical advice. You should seek consultation from a medical or healthcare professional about your specific medical condition.
Question:
I am suddenly jolted out of sleep by as I have trouble breathing and I start gasping for air. Is it due to my diet or intake of alcohol? I drink regularly but moderately. I am a 50+ year-old male.
Answer:
This could be a serious problem and you may not be breathing well during sleep. More information on your diet and intake of alcohol would be needed before determining whether either is responsible for your condition. Please consult with your own doctor or with either an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) specialist or Respiratory Specialist. You may also want to consider cutting down on your alcohol consumption.