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What Causes Sudden Breathing Difficulty And Excessive Burping While Sleeping?

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015

Question: Hello, 3 times in the last year, twice in the last week, I have awaken suddenly in the middle of the night gasping for air, it lasts about 30-60 seconds and it sounds like a very loud wheezing sound. Afterwards I had a lot of burping, as in excess gas for several minutes.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Following advice...

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

what you're experiencing seems to be related to GERD (acid reflux disease). However, you should do some examinations in order to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- blood work
- ecg
- cardiac echo
- holter monitoring
- chest x ray
- abdominal ultrasound
- upper endoscopy

Meantime, I would like to suggest:
- eat often and small portions
- avoid alcohol, caffeine and energy drink
- avoid spicy food
- avoid laying down 3 hours after eating
- use antacids ( Malox )
- use PPI like omeprazole

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (12 minutes later)

Thank you for the information and your advice. I will follow your suggestions, and I do know that each time I had ate a meal around 2 hours prior to laying down. Once again, thank you and have a nice day.

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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

It's nice to hear that my advice were well appreciated from you.

If you are satisfied with my answer please close this query and rate it to maximum.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar