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What Causes Suffocation And Difficulty In Breathing For Few Seconds?

Sir, I am having some problem in breathing though not always. Since few days it is happening. It happens for only 10-15 minutes. Whenever this happens, I feel choke in my throat and feel hot, it becomes hard for me to breath normally. I feel suffocated.
ECG test n other reports says I don't have any problem in heart except acidity problem and low Hb + calcium. I am taking medicine for these problems.
Please answer my query Sir.
                                                                 
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Sudden onset choking sensation with breathing difficulty is mostly due to angioedema.
Angioedema is spasm of wind pipe which is sudden and acute due to exposure of allergen.
So in my opinion, we should definitely rule out angioedema in your case.
So get done detailed allergy testing to identify the allergen.
You should avoid allergen in future.
Take antihistamine and anti allergic drugs at night to prevent this acute attack.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Suffocation And Difficulty In Breathing For Few Seconds?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Sudden onset choking sensation with breathing difficulty is mostly due to angioedema. Angioedema is spasm of wind pipe which is sudden and acute due to exposure of allergen. So in my opinion, we should definitely rule out angioedema in your case. So get done detailed allergy testing to identify the allergen. You should avoid allergen in future. Take antihistamine and anti allergic drugs at night to prevent this acute attack. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.