asleep wake up and cant breath, start coughing, cant get air in

Guest over a year ago

It may be GERD, or better known as Acid Reflux. Try some over the counter omeprazole and see if it improves!

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Tammy S. over a year ago

It's not an infection, it's not sleep apnea... it's called ACID REFLUX.

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Guest over a year ago

Have you had your lungs checked? I have the symptoms of dreaming I can't breath and I wake up and can't catch my breath...so I won't go back to sleep because I know I stop breathing but then I think I panic ... My mom died with only 5% breathing capacity.....she had scleroderma and her esophagus needed to be stretched regularly....have you had your throat checked.....you need to find another dr who will specialize in the throat area to be sure....smoking, age, family history will all need to be discussed with the proper specialist....it sounds to me it could also be a digestive problem which means food is not passing thru the esophagus....chew your food real good so you'll know to eliminate that..good luck...terrible feeling

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Guest over a year ago

This happened to me last night. I was so panicked I couldn't sleep the rest of the night. I bought mucinex today after being told that's what I needed. Have you had any luck?

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Guest over a year ago

Asthma Flares

It is quite possible that gasping episodes in the middle of sleeping is caused by an asthma flare. Usually, it is accompanied by wheezing, shortness of breath and a sense of tightness in the chest. During an asthma attack, the lining of the airway becomes swollen and thick mucus is produced, which in turn can be the culprit of air shortage. These episodes can be tamed by an inhaler, having regular exercise or medication from the doctor.

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Guest over a year ago

I have never heard of this however. I have a hard time swallowing food and sometimes liquid. I will look into this thank you!

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Guest over a year ago

Sleep apnoea. For sure. Request a sleep study xx

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Guest over a year ago

I started getting severe post nasal drip all of a sudden at age 20 and my breathing and mucus have been bad ever since. I am now 62 and have excessive mucus all day, all night. It NEVER goes away....ever. I am very frustrated to say the least. I go to sleep usually very easily (probably because I am sleep deprived as a result of this condition) even when I do sleep, it is not a good deep sleep. I wake up every night at 3:00 a.m. on the dot, because I cannot breath. I have to get up, get dressed, and let it drain while I am in an upright position. This takes several hours and, although I NEVER get rid of the mucus completely, it does drain enough so that I can go back to bed and sleep a bit longer. I usually get about 6 hours of sleep a night. I often get headaches when I sleep, I am guessing it is from a lack of oxygen. I have had my lungs tested several times (every time I move and see a new doctor) and they are fine. I have no doubt that this is a throat issue. I am now trying to avoid all dairy and see if that helps. Sounds like I need to do the same with wheat! Oh, the dread!!!! From all I have read, I know that there are many different things that can trigger this type of problem......I just need to experiment and figure out my trigger. It is a scary and very frustrating condition for sure and my heart goes out to all of you who suffer from it. I hope you can all find some relief!

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Guest over a year ago

Hi do you eat or drink before you go to sleep because this happens to me try and not eat or drink before you go to bed and see what happens I hope this helps

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Guest over a year ago

This just happened to me this morning around 3am bloody scary too gasping for air and my throat was very dry too while trying to breath after a few minutes my breathing came right. I'd like to know what triggered this as I have a young family only 38yrs young myself. Anybody out there know what might spark this please.

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Guest over a year ago

Hello i have the same problem with you. I think the sticky flem in the throat is causing the problem. I dont like this things happening from time to time. I hope somebody in the future can tell the cure for this problem.

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Guest over a year ago

This happens to me. This morning actually. I learned to keep water next to my bed. It is the scariest thing. I cannot get any air in and not enough in me to cough. Its horrible. You feel like you need a treaceonomy. Try keeping water next to you and sleep inclined and try flow vent inhaler. I feel your fear, literally

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Guest over a year ago

Mine is phelgm. If you drink water it can help clear your airway.

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Guest over a year ago

What about allergy medication or mucinex?

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Guest over a year ago

Keep posting. This happens to be but mu airway clogs amt I cannot get air in or out. I drink water to clear. Scares me horribly.