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Tightness in throat & waking up strangled and choking

by sibby08, Jun 25, 2009 11:27PM
My throat feels tight constantly like my throat is dry with a lump in front and sometimes I wake up choking and gasping for air. What could it be?
Member Comments (2)

by tom240, Jul 03, 2009 08:41PM
To: sibby08
1. Reflux- stomach acid can enter the upper wind pipe.An ENT can scope the the throat and upper larynx in office-- quick, painless and definitive
2- Sinusitis
3- Post nasal drip.

by doctornee medical, Jul 03, 2009 09:11PM
To: sibby08
Hi
Thanks for writing to the forum!
The symptoms could be due to acid reflux or GERD, or due to hiatal hernia. Omeprazole is a good drug to combat this. Along with it you can try over the counter antacids. Avoid heavy meals. Avoid too much of caffeine, tea, fried food and drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic fuzzy ones. Avoid heavy exercises within 4 hours of a heavy meal. Raise the head end of the bed by pillows to 30 degrees. Go to bed at least 2 hours after food.
Also if you suffer from sinusitis, blocked nose etc then it could be due to post nasal drip. If the above mentioned problems are ruled out then you should rule out diabetes and sleep apnea and heart problems.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
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