Waking up choking
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My boyfriend wakes up every night choking. It seems very serious like he can't breathe. If he can't go back to sleep, I'll make him sit up and he'll still occasionally cough, like every few moments. He says it started after he quit smoking 2 years ago. He feels like he's got something in his throat. Sometimes a Benedryl will knock him out enough to sleep uninterrupted, but he'll rarely allow me to give it to him. What is this? He's only 31. Not obese. Otherwise healthy.
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carmwoman Geminione6374
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I would look at Respiratory Acidosis, and start him on Cider Vinegar 2 tablesoons in a large glass of water 4 times per day first, before you do anything else and see if this helps him.
Mrs_Bumble Geminione6374
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My husband has had the same symptoms. Eventually we realised he was experiencing acid reflux which causes you to cough violently when acid travels up your food pipe into your throat from your stomach. (You don't have to be overweight to get reflux)
He could try;
1) Gaviscon liquid (that works for my hubby which he takes whenever he goes to bed
feeling full or if we've had a spicy meal or alcohol)
2) Raise the head of the bed or
3) If you've tried all of the above, get him to visit his doctor. It's best to get him checked out professionally. The doctor prescribed my husband Omeprazole but fortunately he doesn't take it regularly.
Acid reflux doesn't always burn either. If you search online for GERD, you should be able to find out what foods to avoid and see if it helps.
If you feel it's not acid reflux, google Laryngospasm. My hubby gets this too and is one of the most frightening things you can experience or witness. Just knowing what it is helps.