laryngeal spasm

[mokita]

what causes laryngeal spasm and is there any medication to prevent an attack.


This discussion is related to Laryngeal Muscle Tension/breathing distress.

[Musicman666]

I have also had the usual "I think I am going to die" episode ...and a few more attacks thereafter. I now have this ghastly cold which inflamed my larynx. I have had so many spasms from this that my throat gripping shut and me just relaxing has become almost routine. I could easily invoke an attack right now just by coughing hard. I also get it in the morning and I cant go back to sleep because if I lie down it starts a spasm ...so I am forced to get up early.

My ent specialist tells me that everyone has had this problem at some stage ...I think he is talking utter rubbish and hasn't got a clue about this condition.

I will read through all these posts and see if there are any tips and tricks that can help me with this...thanks!

[Musicman666]

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[Jspagano]

I have been getting these spasms since having parathyroid surgery. Damage to left vocal cord nerve. I got myself a medical alert bracelet so I don't have someone do the heimlicht for choking. It's the scariest feeling of being strangled and not getting air in or out! Good luck to all.
Jane

[Barto33]

Hi Guys, there is apparently also an acupressure technique that can relieve a laryngospasm. When having an attack if you press your two index fingers hard into the cavities behind the ear lobes between the jaw and skull and then hold it, this can relax the vocal chords after around ten seconds. I havnt yet had the chance to try this out but its worth a shot I guess. Had my first attack while drinking a hot drink approx 7 yrs ago and have had a few attacks a year since. I also have silent reflux and hiatus hernia. Convinced they are connected to laryngospasms.
Eoin

[rayy101]

That 4 lane emergency sounds bad!
I just got assessed by the specialist  Im to stop ALL Caffen related foods,  apparently this causes the esophagus to weaken  and allows food and acid to burn the throat.  mine is pretty well scarred , and must heal OR could lead to bad things ahead if left, anyhow IM TRYING to stay off tea n Coffee chocolate etc .
my choking has subsided , but my lifestyle has as well LOL

[Doc210]

I am 64 and laryngeal spasm hit me for the first time a month ago. It happened after a bout of excessive cough. Since then It occurred 4 times , twice at night. The description of the symptoms is like all of you.
I am a physician , I understood what is happening, I try to reassure myself , but the panic takes over. Holding the breath as much as possible may be helpful. If you can.
The cause of my cough is adult Whooping cough that I caught from a patient.
I found out that The tickle is relieved  after ibuprofen or plain pseudo ephedrine. So i take it before my meals
Also , at night a mild tranquilizer may prevent it . Vistaril gives me a good night sleep .
I shall try extra magnesium and report back to this community