Chocking coughing

2026-08-26 06:28:32
I have had intermittent episodes of throat irritation followed by coughing and a choking sensation since 2020. During episodes, breathing feels as if it does not clear properly, sometimes making me feel I may collapse, but it settles after some time. Episodes are more frequent in the morning/before 2 PM and may be triggered by going outdoors, balcony exposure, trees, dust, pollution, or humid/rainy weather. No usual chest pain or wheezing. Sometimes episodes occur after brushing teeth in the morning. I had an HRCT chest in Sept 2020 for similar symptoms. I would like evaluation for allergy, asthma/airway hyperreactivity, laryngeal sensitivity, post-nasal drip, reflux, or other airway problems.
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This pattern sounds like airway hyperreactivity. Thank you for the detailed history - it is very helpful. The pattern you describe (throat irritation then a choking cough, worse in the mornings, triggered by outdoor air, dust, trees, pollution and humid weather, no wheeze) most often comes from upper airway causes: allergic rhinitis with post-nasal drip, laryngeal hypersensitivity, or silent acid reflux, and cough-variant asthma or airway hyperreactivity is also possible. The tests that actually answer this are spirometry with a bronchodilator reversibility test, an ENT laryngoscopy, and allergy testing (skin prick or specific IgE); a repeat HRCT is usually not needed since 2020 was similar and normal. Meanwhile, saline nasal douching twice daily, an antihistamine or a steroid nasal spray as advised by your doctor, avoiding known triggers with a mask outdoors, and reflux measures (no late dinners, head end of bed raised, avoid smoking and alcohol) help most patients considerably. Please treat it as an emergency if you ever have true difficulty breathing at rest, noisy breathing (stridor), lips turning blue, or you nearly faint during an episode - go to the nearest emergency in that case. You can book a consult with me on Practo and I will help you plan these tests in the right order.

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HRCT scan doesn’t show any obstructive or restrictive airway disease.so see a pulmonologist or allergy specialist and go ahead with other investigations for allergy or airway hypersensitivity etc

Answered2026-08-29 05:16:15

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It could be angioedema. Ever time you are getting exposed to allergen, you are having recurrence of these symptoms. Check your histamine levels and IgE levels. And review with reports
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feel free to consult me on practo for further evaluation and management

Answered2026-08-27 16:39:02

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Allergic condition most probably

Answered2026-08-27 08:22:02

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Allergic

Answered2026-08-26 17:35:11

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Please consult a physician physically for clinical evaluation.

Answered2026-08-26 12:39:34

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Kindly consult for detailed evaluation

Answered2026-08-26 11:55:43

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No covid Steam inhalation with Vicks or eucalyptus oil two times before meals. Ab phyllinsr200 two times after food for five days.  Taxim o200 two times after food for five days. Zerodol sp three times after food for five days. Montek lc one at night for five days.

Answered2026-08-26 09:47:12

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It could be due to upper airway cough syndrome, reactive airway disorder, asthma, gerd etc.Ideally you should consult a pulmonologist for a clinical examination and lung function tests and provocative tests, allergy tests

Answered2026-08-26 08:27:53

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The HRCT is normal, but the choking and coughing episodes need evaluation for asthma or other related causes. Please consult me for a proper assessment and appropriate tests and an individualized treatment plan.

Answered2026-08-26 08:13:11

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app

Answered2026-08-26 08:05:35

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Do you feel it happens mostly at night? Have you ever tried nebulising? If yes has it been benificial? What is your base line spo2 ? Especially at night when u r asleep. Have you ever assessed if there is a dip in spo2 levels during night times . What type of cough do you experience? Dry or wet? Do you feel that it’s difficult to breath in places that might be too dusty or has a lot of pollen?
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Nebulisation with bronchodilator .
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Consult for further evaluation and treatment .

Answered2026-08-26 07:51:39

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Do consult

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Do consult

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you

Answered2026-08-26 06:57:07

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-08-27 06:57:39

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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult

Answered2026-08-26 10:43:11

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HRCT is normal But your symptoms are needed to be dealt with I would advise you on some tests such as CBC along with absolute eosinophil count, serum IgE, allergy panel, pft Also I need to know more about your symptoms Kindly consult with me on practo app with reports

Answered2026-08-26 09:39:59

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-08-26 06:56:56

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