Another quick question about sleep

So, I’m assuming he’s dealing with that thing—I can't even remember the name—where you just stop breathing while you're asleep.
I figured this out because he’s pretty loud 😁 when he sleeps. Between the snoring and all the gurgling noises, it’s a lot. But then, suddenly, everything goes silent, and my brain basically sets off an alarm telling me something is wrong.
I started paying closer attention, and it seems like during deep sleep, his breathing just... stops. It’s almost like breathing isn't an automatic reflex for him anymore; he has to manually trigger it, so once he’s out, he just stops. It honestly scares me, so I usually end up 😁 giving him a little nudge or saying something out loud just to wake him up. Once he does, he gasps for air like someone who was drowning. This happens quite often. I haven't noticed any specific triggers like heavy meals or stress.
These pauses in breathing can last for nearly an hour, or even longer, at least while I'm awake.
He has no clue it's happening in the morning, obviously. No headaches from lack of oxygen, no fatigue, nothing.
Does anyone know what this sleep disorder is called or who I should talk to about getting help?
Thanks.😉

Sleep apnea?

Hey there.
Do you happen to know if there's a sleep institute or something similar in Washington, D.C.?😁

I don't know, I'm not in Washington, D.C. right now.

Has anyone here dealt with AARP issues... specifically those brief moments where you stop breathing mid-sleep?

I’ve been using a CPAP machine for quite a while now. My readings show I'm stopping my breath about 25 to 35 times every hour.

There's a link in the top thread from Pfizer regarding this: Pfizer Link Apnea & restless leg syndrome!

🙂 😉 😎

Hey, Jamie Clark74!👋

I’m pretty sure he isn’t actually getting any rest—sleep apnea is exhausting, even when you think you’re out... it’s just not quality sleep. He should probably grab some rubber earplugs; they actually help. Personally, I only use nasal strips when I’m dealing with a nasty flu or something similar—my girlfriend bought me those plastic ones that are supposed to widen the nostrils to help breathing and cut down on snoring, though I'll have to ask her if they actually worked for her.😁 My mom bought my dad one of those specialized anatomical pillows—the kind designed so those little nasal passages don't get blocked during inhalation or exhalation—and she claims it makes things a bit better.