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What Causes Sudden Choking Sensation In The Throat During Nights?
HELLO, MY HUSBAND AND I ARE 54 AND 52. IN THE LAST YEAR OR SO, WE BOTH HAVE BEEN WOKEN UP CHOKING. THEN COUGHING TO CLEAR IT. WHAT IS CAUSING THIS AND IS THERE A WAY TO STOP IT. ITS NOT EVERY NIGHT. MAYBE EVERY TWO TO THREE NIGHTS A WEEK. ITS EITHER HIM OR ME.
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Gastric regurgitation after lying down can irritate the esophageal mucosa causing a foreign body sensation in the throat or choking sensation.
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Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Gastric regurgitation after lying down can irritate the esophageal mucosa causing a foreign body sensation in the throat or choking sensation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal
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