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What Causes Sudden Choking And Gasping For Air While Sleeping?

I woke up last night choking and gasping for air. Im a snorer, but not always, and not that loud. It was like my tongue was choking me. No reflux. I had had a few drinks the night before. I jumped straight out of bed with my arms in the air trying desparately to get air. Tried to drink some water but couldn't. Then after 30 - 45 seconds i could start to breathe again. This is the first time this has happended to me. I am 38 yrs and male.
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This usually is in relation with possible air hunger for lungs via some
extra short breaths during the sleep cycle .

Hope this makes your query clear .
Regards .

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What Causes Sudden Choking And Gasping For Air While Sleeping?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This usually is in relation with possible air hunger for lungs via some extra short breaths during the sleep cycle . Hope this makes your query clear . Regards .