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Tickle in throat makes me cough and choke
At least once or twice a week the smallest thing, like drinking water, or soda, or even taking in a breath, will trigger a tickle in my throat which sends me into a coughing fit until my eyes water and usually end with sneezing. It's very embarrasing at a restaurant and out in public. What's causing it?
I've been dealing with this now for a couple of years and finally decided to look online for help. I haven't been able to find anything, and I'm surprised I haven't found a single mention of one technique that works well for me.
When I feel the tickle coming on, I quickly take a sip or two of salt water. I find that these choking episodes come up fast, though, so I make sure I always have salt nearby. (When I've not had water, I've just put a pinch of salt in my mouth and let my saliva carry it down the back of my throat.) If I go out, I make sure to have my small bottle of salt water with me. I don't drink a lot of it, thank God--because I know too much can't be good for the kidneys or blood pressure, but just a few sips seems to stop that tickle that brings on the choking. I hope this helps others. I still wish I knew exactly what this condition is and how to make it go away forever . . .
When I feel the tickle coming on, I quickly take a sip or two of salt water. I find that these choking episodes come up fast, though, so I make sure I always have salt nearby. (When I've not had water, I've just put a pinch of salt in my mouth and let my saliva carry it down the back of my throat.) If I go out, I make sure to have my small bottle of salt water with me. I don't drink a lot of it, thank God--because I know too much can't be good for the kidneys or blood pressure, but just a few sips seems to stop that tickle that brings on the choking. I hope this helps others. I still wish I knew exactly what this condition is and how to make it go away forever . . .
i just had to write when i read this post!!! i too have the same exact problem for years now and it comes and goes when it feels like! i have no idea what triggers it except that when i'm sick i notice it tends to happen a lot, sometimes even up to 5 times a day! i am so relieved to know i am not the only who suffers from this unusual "event". it is very embarassing b/c no one has any idea what you are going through! i will try the suggestions offered here: to breath slowly and purse your lips...hopefully it helps b/c nothing else seems to!
jodi
jodi
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
It is difficult to say what is causing this hypersensitivity in your throat. Since this is not present all of the time, making the diagnosis becomes even more difficult. It is possible that you have irritated the lining of the throat, but this does not usually come and go, as you have described. I would suggest speaking with an ENT specialist about this problem.
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