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What Causes Choking Sensation And Cough While Sleeping?

A couple of nights ago I woke up in the middle of the night coughing and chocking - I had had a late snack, I drank a cup of Keefer, then went to bed.. when I woke up, choking, I couldn t breath, since some of the liquid was coming out from my nose. It took a while, and the next morning I was still coughing. Should I be concerned with any of this food/particles travelling to my lungs?? I ve had stomach problems for a long time and take omeprazole.
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Hi Thanks for posting on hcm. From what you said it seems you have a condition called reflux. Avoid eating just before retiring to bed and try keeping your head elevated while sleeping. For my patient I would suggest gaviscon syrup.
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What Causes Choking Sensation And Cough While Sleeping?

Hi Thanks for posting on hcm. From what you said it seems you have a condition called reflux. Avoid eating just before retiring to bed and try keeping your head elevated while sleeping. For my patient I would suggest gaviscon syrup.