i have had in the last 2 months, 3 times that after i have swallowed some food that was spicy, and a sip of coffee, then some coke, my throat making me feel like i m loosing my breath. only happens for a few seconds, then i m fine. but now making me scared everytime i swallow food or water that i am going to choke. i was walking daily, until it happened about 2 weeks ago-now i m scared that it will happen while i m walking. has never happened other than when i swallowed food or liquid. i did quit smoking after 9 years (quit 2 months ago) so was wondering if i could be having some type of asthma or copd attack..other than this i have had some problems with my hands as in what feels like carpal tunnel. other than these things, i feel fine. 51 yo male5 11 175 lbs in 1986 had a collapsed lung-had surgery to remove (if i remember correctly) a cyst from the plural lining-surgery went good--never had anymore problems. (yes-i know was dumb to pick up cigarettes again) other than that, lost insurance coverage many years ago--last physical in 2002--everything was good.