I find it difficult to breathe well in my sleep, what could be wrong?
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I find it difficult to breathe well in my sleep, what could be wrong?
During sleep, the level of carbon dioxide is low, so breathing rate is lower. This ensures an appropriate amount of oxygen is delivered to the muscles and other organs. The buildup of carbon dioxide makes the blood acidic that elicits the desperation for a breath much more than lack of oxygen. Chemoreceptors send more nerve impulses to the respiratory center which in turn sends nerve impulses through nerves to the diaphragm. The contraction or relaxation of the diaphragm aids expansion and contraction of lungs and the resultant movement of air is breathing.
Are you overweight? It could be sleep apnea. Find another doctor—not all doctors are good. Saying it’s psychosomatic is insulting; sleep apnea is common. I have a friend who uses a mouth guard to sleep at night due to sleep apnea. See a sleep specialist.