Why does my breath go away as soon as I start to fall asleep? And is there any way to fix it? As soon as I try to fall asleep or relax, my breath goes away and I wake up in an instant. help please.

Obstructive sleep apnoea

Other symptoms that accompany sleep apnoea may include:

Obstructive sleep apnoea can cause your breathing to start and stop while you sleep. It can lead to the throat muscles relaxing so much that they block your airway. You may wake up abruptly gasping for air or choking.  

excessive daytime fatigue

loud snoring

morning headaches

high blood pressure

mood changes

difficulty concentrating during the day

Obstructive sleep apnoea can be a dangerous medical condition and requires treatment. Your doctor may recommend losing weight if you’re currently overweight, and to quit smoking if you haven’t yet.

They may also prescribe positive airway pressure. This involves using a machine to deliver oxygen at a slightly higher airway pressure than normal to keep your airways open. Your doctor may also prescribe a mouthpiece that’s designed to keep your airway open by bringing your jaw forward