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What Is The Cause Of Choking?
Have had two occasions when there appeared to be an airlock in my windpipe leading to a choking condition similar to when one has an object lodged in the esophagus. Leaves one gasping for air. What is the medical/physiological characterization of this condition?
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have choking which is because of upper respiratory infection, but there can be other reasons also like post nasal drip and allergic reaction. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. Take cough expectorants. You should take anti inflammatory medication such as Levocetrizine. You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water. You should take antibiotics such as Levofloxacin or Azithromycin for 5-7 days. You should Chew a Vitamin C supplement. Take decongestants and mucolytic agents. You should get an x ray of the chest and pulmonary function tests done as well to know the exact extent of infection and can start treatment accordingly. Gargle with water rinses along with pinch of salt added in it and you should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have choking which is because of upper respiratory infection, but there can be other reasons also like post nasal drip and allergic reaction. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist once and get it examined. Take cough expectorants. You should take anti inflammatory medication such as Levocetrizine. You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water. You should take antibiotics such as Levofloxacin or Azithromycin for 5-7 days. You should Chew a Vitamin C supplement. Take decongestants and mucolytic agents. You should get an x ray of the chest and pulmonary function tests done as well to know the exact extent of infection and can start treatment accordingly. Gargle with water rinses along with pinch of salt added in it and you should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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