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Choking/constriction of breath in night
Around 15 days ago I started having a few explosive coughs while sleeping following which I immediately woke up and was unable to either exhale or inhale air. I felt as if my airway is completely blocked for 2 to 3 minutes and eyes start watering as I struggle to breath . Breath is regained after about 2 mins. I have gerd since 20 years but no other disease.i had COVID hospitalisation 2 years back and fever,cough 2 months back for which I had takes Amoxicillin. Pl advice
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If your gerd is under control,It could be related to sleep apnoea.Get a polysomnogram to confirm and consult a sleep specialist for further evaluation
If gerd not controlled,possible that you choked on gastric contents.need to consult a gastroenterilogist,since as per your information,its long standing.
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Try losing some weight(if overweight),sleep on your side,head end elevated.will help both conditions.
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According to your sign and symptom you are suffering from obstructive sleep apnea .
Reason - Muscle of of the back of soft palate region are relax so during sleep this close the Respiratory tract and respiration close and due to that brain will not get proper oxygen and that stimulates nervous system and
You wake up during sleep and deep breathing start and that cause cough etc.
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Reason - Excessive weight ,
smoking,
Older age.
Narrowed Airways,
High blood pressure,
Diabetes,
Chronic nasal congestion,
Family history and
Asthma.
You should take Consultation then correct diagnosis will be made and then treatment will be start easily.
Don't worry you will be well.
Health Tips
Please follow good life style as take plenty of fluid and take less spicy and fatty foods and do breathing exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
keep positive attitude to fight any problem of your life.
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