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Feels like my throat is closing..

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AHoover
AHoover

I was laying in bed and all of a sudden I start coughing and my throat felt like it was getting smaller. I felt like I couldnt breathe and my talking was shakey. After a few seconds, after calming myself down, I felt fine. This has happened before, it feels like its all in my head. Any clue of why this happened?

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  • evan92
    evan92 AHoover

    Posted

    Very well could be anxiety, let me preface by saying I am not a doctor but have had similar sensations. Buy a pulse oximeter. As long as you above 90% o2 your will be alright in terms of breathing. Are you having any chest pain?
    • AHoover
      AHoover evan92

      Posted

      No, no pain in my chest. Come to think of it, I get so focused on my throat that I dont pay attention to any pain I might be having.
    • AHoover
      AHoover

      Posted

      With that in mind, I think I go into some type of shock that triggers the breathing issues. I actually have a service dog that helps me with anxiety. He is sleeping right know so I dont really know what it could be.
  • evan92
    evan92 AHoover

    Posted

    I would talk to your gp about a sleep apnea study as well. How old are you? The younger you are the more unlikely it is but best to have things ruled out. Any caffeine or alcohol before you go to bed? 
    • AHoover
      AHoover evan92

      Posted

      I am 14, I only drink water before I go to bed.
  • m70646
    m70646 AHoover

    Posted

    Hi Hun, book an appt with your GP, it could be something as simple as asmtha and your waking up short of breathe, could be anxiety or other similar things. 

    I was very similar and ended up with a volumiser and inhaler.  Prop yourself up in bed with a few pillows so your airway is open and pop window on the latch for some fresh air.  Remember your not on your own xx

    • AHoover
      AHoover m70646

      Posted

      Well, I have had asthma all my life, and the problem started around the middle of 2017.
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