Hi welshwizard, im just wondering if the doctor told you what the cause of the Laryngospasm was ie reflux, trauma to the area, etc... please let us know how you go with the Steroid inhaler too
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Hi BessyBaby
I had a chest infection which has now cleared up, but the constant coughing caused some irritation to my throat. The doctor thinks that when I now cough, the combination of my gag reflex triggering & the hyper sensitive nerves around my larynx is causing my laryngospasms.
He also told me that his other patient, with similar symptoms, reported that when they felt the spasm starting, inhaling slowly and gently through their nose, in an almost 'sniffing' style, helped get enough air into their lungs to prevent the feeling of panic. Tilting your head back to extend your neck might also help. My doctor said that as we (the sufferer) begin to panic because we can't seem to breath, we try to inhale quicker which ironically can cause our larynx to narrow, this is obviously the opposite of what we want to happen and as the panic gets worse, our inhaling gets more desperate and our larynx restricts even more.
I will let you know how I get on with the new inhaler.
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My son has gone through the same thing, started at school and student had to perform heimlich on my son. A week later my son was sleeping at friends house woke up choking, he probed his friend and he did heimlich on my son. I took him to dr. and thought whooping cough-test came back negative, dr. told him to take prilosec. Several days later it happened again only this time I was home and witnessed it. He was sleeping woke up with a puddle of drool coming out of his mouth, but before that I heard him try to swallow and his throat made a clicking sound. He tried to control the choking eventually he motioned for me to perform heimlich,afterward he vomitted he said by far the worst one.went to ER that night and ent following day,they said reflux, have had tests done after being on ppi no reflux. Just had esophogeal motility study done today and I think that is the problem,things are not going down they stay in his esophagus. I hope this helps everyone. This is a terrifying thing and I hope everyone gets answers!
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Thank you SO much for this info! You definitely helped me a lot...and hopefully others as well. Keep us posted on your progress! I started taking my prescription Nexium every day, and have not had another episode. I pray it continues this way. I, too, will be going to the doctor very soon. I will keep you posted.
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I posted on here several times about this. I HAVE BEEN TAKING NEXIUM EVERY DAY FOR YEARS! EVEN BEFORE THIS STARTED HAPPENING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do Not get heartburn, indigestion, or acid reflux!
This just happens! I, personally, usually pass-out after what seems like HELL!
I'm going to my dr. to ask him about LARYNGOSPASMS as suggested by someone on this site.
Please look this up on webMd.
I do Not get heartburn, indigestion, or acid reflux!
This just happens! I, personally, usually pass-out after what seems like HELL!
I'm going to my dr. to ask him about LARYNGOSPASMS as suggested by someone on this site.
Please look this up on webMd.
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I read this on another site and it looks plausible:
"...laryngospasm. Your vocal cords are slamming shut in an effort to prevent liquid from entering your lungs. Unfortunately, the vocal cords must be open for you to breathe, so slammed-shut cords are incompatible with life. In reality, you would not actually suffocate; at worst, you would pass out, and then your cords would relax, and you would be able to breathe again...."
it happens to me if I eat spicy food.
"...laryngospasm. Your vocal cords are slamming shut in an effort to prevent liquid from entering your lungs. Unfortunately, the vocal cords must be open for you to breathe, so slammed-shut cords are incompatible with life. In reality, you would not actually suffocate; at worst, you would pass out, and then your cords would relax, and you would be able to breathe again...."
it happens to me if I eat spicy food.
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I too been having this problem for yrs.First time I remember I was about 19 yrs old,now 34.I was drinking a coke I think and started laughing at same time so it went down wring way and started coughing and choking,couldnt catch my breath.Scared the heck out of me and my mom.Ever since I learned not to laugh or talk while drinking.Anyway it has also happened where I wake up gasping for air.It almost sounds as when someone has asthma.Really scary sound.Never been to Dr about this.It usually happens once maybe twice a year or sometimes none.Sometimes when I wake up with an episode almost just immediatley I hold my breath as long as I can and then it goes away and dont choke.This is very scary to me and my husband.Im scared next time it happens I might not ever catch my breath and pass out.
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I completely understand the feeling when you know its about to happen, but there's nothing you can do to stop it. I usually feel like I have swallowed saliva wrong and that sets off the chain reaction.
I've had these laryngospasms since childhood (am now 40) and never had a name for it until recently. They have occurred without advance warning during the day, and rarely while sleeping. (Although when I was pregnant with my second son, I had them like clockwork every single night, exactly three hours from whatever time I went to sleep). For me, the scariest time is when I am driving when one hits because it is so hard to keep calm long enough to pull over to the side of the road.
I haven't found anything that particularly works for me. Stepping outside into colder air sometimes helps, as does trying to breathe in slowly through my nose. It does feel like an eternity at the time, especially if you are around other people who are looking at you.
Hopefully being able to share our stories can give insights into other tricks and tips that might be worth trying ourselves...
I've had these laryngospasms since childhood (am now 40) and never had a name for it until recently. They have occurred without advance warning during the day, and rarely while sleeping. (Although when I was pregnant with my second son, I had them like clockwork every single night, exactly three hours from whatever time I went to sleep). For me, the scariest time is when I am driving when one hits because it is so hard to keep calm long enough to pull over to the side of the road.
I haven't found anything that particularly works for me. Stepping outside into colder air sometimes helps, as does trying to breathe in slowly through my nose. It does feel like an eternity at the time, especially if you are around other people who are looking at you.
Hopefully being able to share our stories can give insights into other tricks and tips that might be worth trying ourselves...
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Same exact stuff happens to me. Although I have never had one driving. I do, however, drop to my knees...not because I have passed out...close, but not yet, but because it is sort of a reflex. I agree that it seems to go on forever...especially when people are watching. Several times people would be frantic trying to get me to talk...and, as you know, that's impossible. No talking, swallowing...nothing...except that horrible sound that your throat makes when the spasms start. It's just awful! I keep hearing that a person cannot die from one of these, but it sure feels like you're dying! My last one went on for 10 minutes, so for me it's more than a couple minutes.
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Hi everyone, I have been having the same problem roughly twice a year for a few years, and it is very scary. Look up Aspiration, I think this could be the answer.
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I believe it is like Welshwizard said. I researched what his doctor concluded, which is Laryngospasm. Check it out on WebMD. That is exactly what this terrible affliction appears to be.
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Everyone, check out Vocal Cord Disfunction. I talked to a specialist at Duke Medical Center today and that's what she thinks!
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I am going through this right now (and have been for some time now) and am currently seeing a specialist at MUSC in SC. Mine is paralyzed vocal cords (the don't close all the way to block the salava from going down your windpipe) and a weakened airway and am undergoing 2 surgeries for it. You all need to go see an ENT as this can be extremely dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you don't get the right answers at first, get a second opinion!!
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This happened to me the first time when I was pregnant with my 2nd child 24 years ago. I was woke up from a deep sleep fasping for air, the Dr. told me the baby kicked hard enough to knock the wind out of me. Well it has happen more times than I can count while awake and not pregnant. It just happend a few minutes ago while at work. it's so scary. I'm glad I'm not the only one, but we need answers.
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Hi I am a 60 yr. old woman and have these same attacks right out of the blue. The latest one I was driving up the highway and just couldn't get myself together . It normally goes on for 10-15 min. I've decided to go see my doctor and try to get some answers. If I get some ideas about this condition other than bronchitis or asthma or acid reflux I will post it. And like someone else said you seem to just choke on your own spit for Nothing!
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