coughing and passing out from lack of oxygen

[kimfromvegas]

My husband is NOT sick and this does not happen because he is sick or has recently been sick, it just happens!  My husband tries to cough, can't get any air and passes out... it has happened about 5 times in the past 2-3 years; it used to just happen if he was drinking alcohol, after 3-4 beers.  I used to think maybe the alcohol somehow caused his airway to get inflammed or something to restrict the airflow....but, the other day he had not been drinking at all, he was just sitting there watching tv and felt like he needed to cough, but as soon as he inhaled to cough, his breath cut short....face turned red, scrunched face, and acted like he was trying to force out a cough with a closed mouth, started shaking and leaning over, about to pass out.  I started screaming his name, he does not respond..... all of a sudden....he looks at me and says..."what"? because my daughter and I were standing right in front of him, leaning over him,  we probably looked like we just saw a ghost.  This is what happens every time.  I see on here alot of people asking the same questions and NO ONE has any answers...that is just lovely!  I FEAR this is how my husband is going die right in front of me. And yes he is a smoker, but he is a healthy 55 yr old and only weighs 175-180 lbs.  I am scared and apparently, I will get him to the Dr's just to be told...what?  NOTHING!!!!  I guess I need to just turn it over to God!  If anyone has any REAL ANSWERS please please please POST THEM!

[Leftytel1]

I have this deep cough as well several times each day.  So far I can grab onto a table or chair and concentrate deeply to stay conscious.  However it is scary especially since I have epilepsy.  I've been to several pulmonologists and they think l I have asthma, but the drugs do not stop the cough.

[Linda62]

My husband, as well, has the same issues........hasn't had a fainting episode in over a year but yesterday, while eating watermelon, started to cough from the fruit and passed out, hitting his head.  Looked like he was having some type of seizure.....Could not wake him up for a bit.......Went to hospital.......ALL TESTS ARE COMING BACK NEGATIVE.....which I guess is good but really doesn't give me any answers......Not a good way to live.....Every time I hear him start to cough, I hold my breath, in hopes that he doesn't pass out.............There must be something that can be done to avoid these fainting spells......If any one knows, please respond.........