I found my people. Finally I see others know what I'm going through
@Los_HermanitosCruz
6 жыл бұрын
Exactly--
@faithpaul8063
5 жыл бұрын
Same problem from india
@chrisbeddows7099
4 жыл бұрын
Same here....terrifying... Love from the uk
@varaprasadm7855
4 жыл бұрын
@@faithpaul8063 now how is it,same feelings from 6 months
@missinthe80s
4 жыл бұрын
Me too!!!!
@kat.ex3909
5 жыл бұрын
Every time this happens to me I feel like it’s my last moment
@chrisbeddows7099
4 жыл бұрын
Yep...same here x
@priscillahernandez3601
4 жыл бұрын
I'm 14 and I had a panic attack know last night. I couldn't breathe and I was shaking so much to the point where I was crying and gasping for air. I sat in the shower for like 30 minutes with the steam to try to calm down. I thought I was about to die. And I was home alone 😓. It's so scary, especially at this time.
@randomelvis3359
4 жыл бұрын
Priscilla Hernandez Hey, I’m 46 and i get these so i feel for you... try understanding anxiety and how it asks us to relax more, so if you have stress, maybe try meditations morning and night...plenty to choose from on here....i get mine at points of stress, it is scary but my first thoughts now are it isn’t going to do me harm, it’s trying to get my attention, reminding me to chill and have only fun people in my life....or if you haven’t got this, meditation will bring you a comfort you could never imagine ...practicing it will get you through most stressful situations in life....i wish you well, try not to panic...be allowing and these attacks WILL stop i promise you 🙏🏻 Take care 😉☀️
@randomelvis3359
4 жыл бұрын
New found breathing exercise breathe in for 5 seconds through nose, exhale for 5 seconds out mouth...10 minutes of this resets our breathing away from panic etc ....also try breathing through a straw..laryngeal spasms ease for me this way 👍🏻 Best thoughts are “i was ok last time, so will be ok this time” ....have faith and trust you need to just balance yourself...take walks, try to have a day or two away from social media.... also, look up Eckhart Tolle....you’re young but i know his words will assist you 🙏🏻
@missinthe80s
4 жыл бұрын
Me too! And it always happened in the middle of the night or when I was falling asleep rather.... Except yesterday it happened while I was driving 70mph down a 4 lane interstate! I have never been so scared in all of my life
@LaciJaneDIY
8 жыл бұрын
This was the most terrifying thing I have ever experienced!
@habyss
8 жыл бұрын
Me too. I ate a lot of greasy foods today and woke up having an attack.
@danielhawkins9717
7 жыл бұрын
I have had these waking me up from a deep sleep I've had them since May of 2017 can it is now October can someone tell me how long they last
@deagle50ae
7 жыл бұрын
If this is waking you in your sleep, you probably have GERD and stomach acid is pooling in your throat while you sleep causing spasms. I've had it in the past. Take a 14-day regimen of prilosec and see how you're doing during that time. If it continues, talk to your doctor - if this goes on for years, eventually you're going to burn a hole in your esophagus and have much bigger issues.
@danielhawkins9717
7 жыл бұрын
deagle50ae They have stopped for the past two days which is the first time since May besides a few weeks where I had migraines every night so that's a plus thank you. I did not know about the hole burning thing.
@abdullahmuntasir9855
6 жыл бұрын
here's a few things for treating heartburn naturally Make sure you consume plenty of water. Avoid tomato rich dishes eg pizza and pasta cut down on French fries and mashed potatoes Avoid smoking, drinking alchol or caffeinated drinks (I read these and the reasons they work from Amirykal Heartburn Remedies website )
@x3173x
15 жыл бұрын
Oh my God! I couldn't believe it. It was describing everything i was feeling and it felt sooo good to get some clarification on my symptoms. i dont feel so scared now knowing a lot of other people suffer from this too. Thank you sooo much for a very reassuring video.
@CatHeadKnows53
12 жыл бұрын
I have suffered these attacks since my teens. I am now 58. I had never been diagnosed until the other day when by luck the doctor I saw at the clinic took me seriously and asked me a few questions, such as the situations in which I typically have had these attacks. He then told asked me what it sounded like, and I made THE SOUND we all dread. He told me I have textbook laryngospasm. I had some tests today and soon I go see a specialist. This video has helped me understand better. Thank you!
@johngriffiths1480
9 жыл бұрын
My doctor has just diagnosed me with this condition. It's very scary when it happens. I sometimes wake up from a deep sleep with it. :-(
@jb90467
7 жыл бұрын
ear nose and throat doctor
@connorripley1610
6 жыл бұрын
Hello, I’m having the same problem and it is terrifying!! Is there anything that can help alleviate the symptoms ? Thanks 🙂
@tribalscout7939
6 жыл бұрын
Dude it scared me to.
@n4rfyou
5 жыл бұрын
I woke up at 3 am with it
@carmensimps6086
5 жыл бұрын
John Griffiths ME TOO
@nkr6004
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video. It brought some comfort knowing that it's not fatal and goes away on it's own.My mom has had this frightening experience for last 2 years. She had it about 5-6 times but any time it happened, it shook us to core. We realised it usually happens at night when she eats late or she eats heavy food but afterwards we are not able to go back to sleep in peace.May God heal all suffering from this!
@nkr6004
5 жыл бұрын
This article has some good suggestions for treatment: www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319232.php
@chessysmum
9 жыл бұрын
Finally! I have the answer. This is exactly what happens to me. My GP was unable to diagnose this and suggested it was 'globus'. I am so grateful to see that I am not alone. It truly is very frightening and happens with scary regularity. Thank you for posting this clear and accurate video.
@Chinodog1
5 жыл бұрын
Same here have problem breathing few hours ago.
@chrisbeddows7099
4 жыл бұрын
It really is so scary...
@Laryngopedia
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear you are experiencing this. Laryngospasm is a manifestation of sensory neuropathy in a location of the throat (damaged nerve endings). It is a cousin to neuralgia. The three main problems caused by sensory neuropathic cough are 1. Episodes of coughing, which in some people can be violent and protracted; 2) chronic throat clearing; and 3) laryngospasm. (There is a fourth but beyond the scope here...). The key to all three for almost every sufferer is that there is a sudden “sensory disturbance” that immediately initiates the cough, throat clearing, or laryngospasm. So a sudden tickle, “dry patch,” “pinprick,” “dripping sensation,” “itching,” etc. are common descriptors. As appropriate, persons with sensory neuropathic cough/ throat clearing/ laryngospasm can be treated with what we call “nerve ending medications.” They raise the threshold for firing of damaged nerve endings. Look at the videos and written material about SNC on www.laryngopedia.com and you can find some of the medical regimens that can be used. Consider this informational, not medical advice, BTW, and do not act without the advice of your personal physician. RWB
@Laryngopedia
12 жыл бұрын
New videos on the way. One is about a behavioral (breathing technique) approach which is sufficient for those with infrequent laryngospasm. The other is about medicines that we use when the laryngospasms are very frequent.
@tooswiftyj5620
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly I think every time I get this it’s my last breathe on earth
@thepr3tty116
3 жыл бұрын
YES IT'S HORRIBLE!!!!
@demonnails
8 жыл бұрын
Its a terrible feeling I wouldn't wish this on my own Enemies. My coworkers almost called 911 when they saw it happening to me.
@richardsfamily6597
8 жыл бұрын
I guess your enemies aren't as bad as mine :)
@maryalicependergast4951
6 жыл бұрын
Lorenzo Torres same with me. Scared the heck out of those who witness
@sgtdemanda
5 жыл бұрын
It's embarrassing as shit too.
@Naiik1
4 жыл бұрын
Well your co worker call 911, my colleagues were scared thinking it yo be corona.. I was immediatly send for COVID test by my company..
@dannipoole7963
3 жыл бұрын
Well I agree it's just horrible, I would hate people to see me like this.
@tonyw7919
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I thought either lungs or heart. I have been diagnosed with GERD several years ago, then these spasms started about 2 years ago. All doctors say everything is fine. Stress test, pulmonary tests, all perfect. I take omeprazole but its not working as expected. The spasm kicks off a anxiety attack which makes things worse. I will mention this to my gastroenterologist. This is definitely what I have. Thank you so much.
@pamredden5456
7 жыл бұрын
Tony Walters same here!!
@krazyd27
7 жыл бұрын
Tony Walters hi Tony, do you have a chronic cough aswell that won't go away?
@ARyde05
5 жыл бұрын
Ok everyone keeps talking about gerd . What is it??
I started having these in my mid-30's, been having them for years. I think they're brought on by my body's inability to shoulder the same load of stress that my brain does. The WORST are the ones that happen when I'm driving. Some days I'll have four, some days only one, some days none. I feel for you guys who get them in your sleep, but I'm glad we all seem to have found each other, at least for a moment.
@gracefurey1680
3 жыл бұрын
Rocket Backhander It might be an onset of wheat sensitivity or gluten sensitivity, worth trying to cut out wheat and gluten for a couple of months to see if it improves?
@Mike45-47Q
3 жыл бұрын
@@gracefurey1680 I disagree. My happen the moment I swallow something extremely sweet.
@Laryngopedia
11 жыл бұрын
You may view Part II to this video to learn more about what to do when a laryngospasm happens. The link to an excerpt from Part II is in the description below this video (and on that video's page you can find a link to the entire video). (Please consider this informational, not medical advice. Don’t act without input from your personal physician.)
@ramnik.khanna
Жыл бұрын
@Dr. Bastian, thanks a million for explaining this so clearly, with an excellent video! I'm 64 years old and have been living with this problem since many years. but it's only today that I've come to know, that what I suffer from, is called a Laryngospasm. Yesterday, in the daytime, I had an attack that lasted more than a minute while I was on my feet. I thought I was going to lose consciousness because of prolonged stoppage of oxygen and nearly blacked out, was about to fall down and thought I was going to die gasping for air! It's a small consolation that I'm not the only one suffering from this life threatening problem.
@Laryngopedia
Жыл бұрын
So sorry you are struggling with this. Please practice straw breathing so that it becomes second nature. Here's the teaching video on that technique. kzitem.info/news/bejne/lIGMmHhrsGuZiaw
@ramnik.khanna
Жыл бұрын
@@Laryngopedia , thank you very much!
@BurtBowers
Жыл бұрын
I know what you are going through same effect I get only an attack that happens 8 to 12 months but when I am sleeping the attack happens I jump out of bed trying to intake air in as it feels 99% of my throat is closed, it is very terrifying feeling like I will pass out & die worst thing ever experienced & it makes it scarier when no one else lives with me so it's a complete nightmare..
@MadonnaIsTheShit
8 жыл бұрын
It's taken me my entire life - 35 years - until just moments ago, to figure out THIS is what I have!!! I always thought it was some allergy to a certain ingredient in foods I eat, particularly strong flavored gums and candies. . . Need less to say, I stopped eating these items and the spasms largely stopped, though I did have one not too long ago. I forget what I ate that triggered it. I used to have them in public and it was so scary and embarrassing at the same time! Over the years I learned to just "relax" and not panic. I still will gasp for air and it's a very loud gasping sound as I am not really getting any air in, but I know it will always pass. I am dumbfounded that this is what I have! I have done so much research over the years and have been to doctors as a child with this problem - no one could ever tell me what it was! Now I know!
@tshaza
7 жыл бұрын
Brian, what also made it hard to diagnose is that unless they are watching your vocal chords via a scope while they are in spasm, they cant tell. Because its not common, its often put down to stress, or a panic attack which is so frustrating because you know its not and also scary because you know something is very wrong and it feels like no one will really listen. I had a doctor pat me on the back of the hand and tell me i just needed more sleep!. I was lucky, a doctor who witnessed me in spasm was able to identify it because his wife suffered from them also. Theres not be too much info on it and i was actually thinking of starting a chat group so sufferes can discuss fears, share possible triggers, just have others to talk to. Would anyone be interested?
@zainabkhan4012
5 жыл бұрын
@@tshaza yes
@whitedust696
4 жыл бұрын
Brian McKenna happened to me after eating sweets I panicked and sipped water very frightening my heart was thumping had 3 episodes so far argggggg
@mohamedalahoum6740
4 жыл бұрын
Wooowwwww bro I hope you enjoy the rest of your life free of this man. I’ve had it from the age of 22 until now 28 and been going crazy for the last 6 years even my parents don’t believe me it’s actually mad
@daljitsinghgill2874
4 жыл бұрын
@@tshaza how u overcome it ,,pls tell me
@paulburton2010
8 жыл бұрын
Like many people on here I have had these "spasms" over the years and have seriously thought that I have been going to die, both during the spasm or eventually in a future occurrence. I have been to many doctors over the years and none have diagnosed what I have been having correctly. This has been both frustrating and very scary as I was sure it would one day prove fatal. This was until very recently when this condition was diagnosed for me by Beth Higginbottom, a Speech and Language Therapist at Victoria Hospital , Blackpool, England. She knew exactly what I was describing and diagnosed it as Laryngospasms right away . This was a great relief and she also suggested the straw breathing as recommended by Dr Bastian here. After having these episodes hanging over me for so many years it is such a relief to hear of the experiences and advice of so many other people on here and for the excellent advice from Dr Bastian.
@jen-a-furjane8303
3 жыл бұрын
Finally! The ER doctor and my own physician could not explain it. This has happened several times in the last few months. I will be showing my Dr and neurologist this video. Thank you!
@SillyYou1
4 ай бұрын
I had my tonsils and adenoids removed when I was 18. I am now 56, and this has been happening to me sporadically ever since. I can think of at least 5 times where my husband and I thought I was going to die. It seems to start when I'm drinking or eating and choke a little on my saliva, then boom, I can't breathe and start panicking. The last time it happened, it must have occurred at least 3 or 4 times in a row. I couldn't breathe and hubby didn't know what to do and started smacking me on the back really hard and after the first 2 whacks, it started relaxing and I was able to start taking in some air. I'm so glad I found this video, we had no idea what was happening. I at least know now to try not to panic and relax. Also, it is the plan for any future occurrences that my husband will smack me on the back because I started feeling instant relief. Thank you for the great video.
@eleoncz7811
20 күн бұрын
a\Are you using any supplements to prevent that problem from occurring? You should consider taking certain nutritional supplements that can help
@Laryngopedia
11 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear this! You apparently have a severe case. Key is to practice straw breathing so many times that you can do it while half asleep. If spasms are frequent (couple times a week or more), then you should try neuralgia medications as described by us for sensory neuropathic cough. (Consider this informational, not medical advice. Don’t act without input from your personal physician.)
@baldknobfarmstead5167
2 жыл бұрын
I've had this happen a few times. No breath in or out, nothing at all until it relaxes. Scariest thing I've ever had happen.
@jmeyer833
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to speach therapy next week. It is horrible. Thankyou for the video.
@MrCRM114
14 жыл бұрын
Dr.Bastian, I cannot thank you enough. I've had three of these in ten years and each time I thought I was about to cash in my chips. Now I know what's up, I'll cope better next time. Thanks again.
@halima4621
4 жыл бұрын
This happened to me twice in the middle of my sleep. It was one of the most terrifying things imaginable. Pitch dark and struggling to breathe. It went away thankfully. I experienced it three more times. The most recent time was the only one when I felt like I naturally choked on something I drank. I recognize it as this now. I have the same gasping noise and it goes away after a short moment. Thanks for sharing this important video
@lizgutierrez2310
4 жыл бұрын
It’s 3am and I’m scared because of this spasm on my throat n chest due to panic attacks. I feel like i stopped breathing or suffocate this is new for me. But I can tell it’s muscle spasms. :/
@pulldancer2290
4 жыл бұрын
Oh my gawd... Ive been wondering about this for years... Every time I go in to the hospital after an episode they told me "come back when its happening again..." lol... THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO....
@chrisbeddows7099
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that helps when they say come back the next time your literally sat with the grim reaper hahaha it's so scary its unbelievable
@rubyquail
4 жыл бұрын
That's what I've been told. I thought about making a video but I'm too busy trying not to die. I can't breath in OR out when mine are happening. I make myself calm and quiet while walking outside (to die lol). Years later, I know I will recover but yet, it feels like "the end" ...
@onpointeyebrows1276
3 жыл бұрын
Yes that was my husband for the past 4 year the ent did not help
@redap9787
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. As few people have mentioned below, I too suffer from occasional choking. It occurs randomly. It started when I was a teenager & was trying to swallow some semi-solid food. The choking stopped after someone patted my back. I thought the food went down the wrong way. But I've realised it always happens when I have to eat something too large. I consciously avoid large semi-solid food. One some occasions, I have woken up from my sleep unable to breathe. On other occasions, a weird acid reflux comes up to my mouth & I am unable to breathe, gulp or talk. My throat gets incredibly warm and painful. It subsides after 10 seconds or so. This is most embarrassing in company of other people. But now I know what it is! Thank you so much doctor!
@stephanieestrada969
5 жыл бұрын
After experiencing this for several years I finally Googled it and know what is happening! So glad to find out that it's a thing and not to panic.
@BVIHeather
10 жыл бұрын
All I can say is thank you. I have been trying to find out what was wrong with me for years and now I know. I have been to countless doctors and luckily the last one got enough of it right to stop a thyroidectomy and put me on prescription strength Prilosec. She looked down my throat with the camera and determined that my vocal cords were severely inflamed and about double their size causing my trouble with a tight feeling around my esophagus and ruling out my thyroid as being the cause. (I also have Hashimoto's disease) Still several times a year I am woken up unable to breathe and in a major panic absolutely fearful that I will die. I always keep water by my bed and immediately drink it to tyre to open my airway. It has worked so far but my heart is pounding out of my chest and I shake and sometimes cry due to the fear and trauma of it all. I am so glad to see that I am not alone and that this is a real thing..not a panic attack. Thank you everyone.
@joleneo.9085
3 жыл бұрын
Thought I was alone, I actually wrote a little about what I was going through and it brought me to this page, what a relief. But, what's the solution or what to do when it happens?
@joesides18
3 жыл бұрын
check out my post just minutes ago why this happens to me
@mpshields
3 жыл бұрын
I wake up from a sound deep sleep gasping for air, with gastric acid in my throat. I immediately stand up. Remain calm. While holding my breath, try to relax. The more I gasp for air the worse & more prolonged it becomes. Once my airway opens, I sip milk, sitting up in bed, for the next two to three hours to sooth my burnt extremely soar throat. It's scary & horrible & ruins my entire day at work because now I'm so damned tired.
@joleneo.9085
3 жыл бұрын
@@mpshields thanks for the tip.
@bigpun897
5 жыл бұрын
Thank God for this video. This would happen to me and wake me up from a deep sleep.... It was so terrifying and I know many people in this comment section have experienced it and can truly understand. I would not wish this on my worst enemy. I know for me, it is from GERD and taking omeprazole daily has helped significantly. I thought I was choking on stomach acid and could die. The mere knowledge of knowing what is happening is extremely helpful. Thank you!
@Laryngopedia
11 жыл бұрын
Strictly defined, laryngospasm is a brief but intense-even dramatic-and inappropriate triggering of the laryngeal closure reflex. For the first 30 seconds of a severe attack, both the victim and those observing may think the person is going to die! In the most severe case I’ve ever seen, laryngospasm lasting about 60 seconds happened two or three times per day and maybe another time or two during sleep. More often, it happens once a week or even a few times a year. (continued in next post...)
@Dallascboys55
6 жыл бұрын
The one thing I have found that helps is right when you feel it start to happen, tilt your head backwards to open up your throat and breath through your nose. This is the one thing I've found that helps the most. First few times it happened was super scary! But now I know what's happening & I can eliminate it getting to the scary point. Hope this can help someone!
@aaron______________________
8 ай бұрын
Thanks, I will try this. I have noticed a few times where I felt it coming, but it didn't quite kick in. I will try this method, thanks!
@KernowFishy
6 жыл бұрын
This is really helpful. I've just had this again,, having had it a few times last year. Thankfully I know now not to panic but it is really deeply unpleasant.
@Laryngopedia
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Be sure to practice the "straw breathing" (second video) so that you reduce the stress of the attacks.
@KernowFishy
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I missed that so will watch the video and do that. Thanks for your help.
@LivingRoomCyndy
5 жыл бұрын
@@Laryngopedia Unfortunately, your second video is not available anymore.
@chrisbeddows7099
4 жыл бұрын
Chocolate brought this on the most with me...the thickness of the saliva dripping down my throat basically put my entire body into the most panic I've ever experienced
@amardeepsingh8809
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr for explaining ... Now I come to know what happened to me for 4-5 times in my life
@Laryngopedia
2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome.
@twilliams1641
5 жыл бұрын
hI : I have throat cancer : after my second week of radiation I started having them. first Id start coughing and couldnt catch my breathe. I would lock up completely and the more id try to breathe the less I could. it would start after each radiation treatment: last about 2 mins: I learned not to force my breathe to try and breathe easy and slowly. and gradually it would come back, but it would start with a bad cough like some scar tissue in my throat and affect my breathing. its been three months since my last radiation treatment and I still have them every once in a while: very scary.I hope its not permenant.
@tonyalderman7600
3 жыл бұрын
Had this maybe three times in about seven years, but the last two times were a year apart. Glad to be able to understand what happened. Was a truly terrifying minute or so!
@sunsparkle8443
5 жыл бұрын
I had one of these this morning, scared me very much. wasn't sure at the time if i was going to survive. after a minute i could breath again. thanks for the video
@emileeweekes1362
2 жыл бұрын
Had this for the first time last night and it was the scariest thing ever! I’m glad I know what it is now.
@khworker1322
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a few in the past year. I could not take a breath after 30 seconds I was only able to take in small breaths at great effort and it made a disgustingly loud wheeze. Like forcing air through a very small opening. I thought I was dead. After 3 minutes or so I finally forced the opening to expand ( I assume) and eventually was ok. I used an inhaler that I had & I don’t know if it helped. I’ve had pneumonia a few times but never had Covid. Not so far. It kind of sucks & I need to talk to a doc. Been hesitant due to not wanting to open some Pandora’s box of tests and hoping they nail the diagnosis which doesn’t always happen.
@margueritehebert5389
3 жыл бұрын
This is so damn scary. Second time this has happened to me during sleeping.
@rexbunuan9793
3 жыл бұрын
This happened to my special friend last night, he was crying and Repeatedly saying Jehova, Jehova, Jehova (praying) as if it's his last breath on earth. I was abt to feel panic until I realized that I had to keep my composure for me not to get him panic as well. Thanks God He survived it for struggling breathing for abt 2 hours. Thanks Jesus! You never abandoned us when we needed You!😇
@ateshhastam
5 жыл бұрын
Oh. My. Gods. I have had this happen after developing an allergic cough which devolved into bronchitis. I was given prescription antibiotics for the bronchitis, cough suppressants to stop the coughing (though, I don't think coughing was the problem - may a trigger), and then steroids to reduce inflammation (thought to cause my choking episodes). Things improved, but the symptoms persist after a short break. The symptoms are precisely what is described in this video and are exactly what I imagined was happening as I tried to calm down trying to think of how I could describe them to my physician and, eventually, urgent care doctor. Thanks!
@shelby4485
6 жыл бұрын
Perfect video! , it’s 2:55 am currently and I just woke myself up having a coughing attack and this perfectly explained what happened I made the same noise and literally couldn’t breathe , lasted for about 20 secs , I can’t sleep now
@ryanjones6749
7 жыл бұрын
Great info here. I had my first experience with this about 3 months ago when I had a URI and awoke suddenly following a small "cough" or clearing my throat unable to breathe. I bolted upright in bed and actually thought I was having a croup attack which I used to have as a child but this was different because I could tell the obstruction was in my throat rather than further down in my chest. My wife wasn't sure what to do, so she just rubbed my back and encouraged me to relax and ride it out. Thankfully, I was breathing normally within probably 30 seconds. I had another one just a few nights ago following some reflux symptoms. It was an almost identical experience, being awakened suddenly unable to breathe. I'm a pharmacist, and I believe that my laryngospasms are related to reflux, so I've been taking ranitidine at night as a preventative measure, which seems to be effective. I think I will bring this up to my GP as well to see if he has any other suggestions. Thanks again for the video!
@lisablakeman1248
5 жыл бұрын
I, too have had these attacks. My first one was in 2009 and then nothing until this past year. Now it seems like all the time, I still get freaked out, but I try to remain calm, don't move and try to breathe slowly thru one nostril. My throat will stop seizing in about a minute, eyes water and I feel a little drained. If I am close to a cold diet pepsi, I drink a little because it does seem to help. Yes even at night I will be woken with an attack, scary, very scary. When I'm awake it is better to take because I can tell when one is going to happen. I feel a little off or a tickle on one side of my throat and I know it is coming, so I try to have cough drops on hand 24 hours a day this seems to stop them or at the least soothe that tickle and the episode does not last as long. Even a minute is too long. I don't know what triggers these episodes. My first one occurred walking outside in the cold, but since then it occurs while sleeping or working ( I walk a lot at work).
@carolyn4003
5 жыл бұрын
I only have that when I have the flu 🤧 or sore throat. Yes, I thought I was going to die
@CocoTheGr8t
4 жыл бұрын
I had this last night! It was horrifying! I do have a flu and on top of that, I smoke cigarettes too. I thought this was my last night on Earth. It's time for me to take care of my health. No more cigarettes from now on.
@debbieb8431
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had these for years and know to just take long slow breaths (noisy screeches actually…like a honk) until it gets better. The last two I’ve had were the worst ever. Almost lost consciousness as I could get NO air in. So scary. Crying and panicked when it’s over. And I don’t have heartburn or GERD so I’m not sure how to prevent. I just swallow wrong or get saliva in my lungs and WHAM! I hope this doesn’t kill me one day. 😩😩
@Laryngopedia
2 жыл бұрын
I've seen hundreds and hundreds with this; nobody ever dies. It is only potentially dangerous on emerging from general anesthesia, which is why you tell the anesthesiologist you are subject to laryngospasm. They will have all the equipment at hand rather than being surprised and rummaging around for it... Be sure to watch part 2 about straw breathing...
@ggaggagga4
6 ай бұрын
This awakened me one night and it scared the hell out of me. All I could think of doing was to try to get some water to swallow. Thankfully it only lasted 30 seconds or so. I hope to NEVER experience it again. It was panic like I'd never known before.
@Laryngopedia
5 ай бұрын
It is truly terrifying but not dangerous. Here's hoping it never happens again.
@tonil5960
2 жыл бұрын
😳Last night I was awaken from not being able to breath, and every struggling breath I took was more difficult than the last, I thought I was going to die! I'm not afraid of dying, but who wants to be thinking 'I'm going to die!' as they struggle to take what seems to be their last breath. I looked up what causes me to wake up not breathing...and I discovered this rare condition Laryngospasm This video was very informative and I will take your advice, thank you for creating this video, it was very helpful.
@Laryngopedia
2 жыл бұрын
Very sorry if you have laryngospasm. It is terrifying, but not life-threatening other than dangerous while coming out of anesthesia but there are ways to manage it even then. I hope you will master straw breathing (Part II)...
@virginiatrailcameravideos
Жыл бұрын
I had this for the first time last night. I thought I was dying. Make exactly the sound being discussed. My throat burned like crazy afterwards as well.
@HeyPasBon
10 жыл бұрын
My wife is getting over a case of bronchitis and has had a chronic and somewhat severe cough for about a week now. About two days ago she had a a coughing episode at work that caused her to not be able to breathe and had about a one minute long episode that included the typical "stridor" or high pitch wheeze that others describe, It was quite scary for her and then that night she woke up due to a tickle in her throat that caused another episode and then again after she woke up in the morning, these always follow two or three strong coughs, usually at night or in the morning. She went to the doctor and he said it was due to acid reflux (which she NEVER had in the past) so she followed his suggestions to drink more water and not eat spicy food or anything after about 6pm. She decided to sleep in upright position last night and none of this helped as she had another episode in the night. That is when I found this video and the straw breathing technique in the next video, was very helpful and has relieved much of the panic caused by this. She had two more episodes this morning right after she woke up and had to cough to clear her congestion. She feels much better about dealing with it thanks to the straw breathing technique. She later called her doctor and he suggested prilosec. We still don't think it is due to acid reflux but she will take the prilosec and she is also beginning a magnesium supplement as well. We found some people experienced relief from Laryngospasm by taking magnesium. I hope this passes soon. It is Good Friday today and she can't get in to see an ENT until after the weekend. I hope to hear back from you about this as we are quite anxious about this.
@daniellelee9601
9 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find out what the problem was? You have described what I am going through now. I had bronchitis for the first time ever during Jan and Feb. Got over that and now have asthma supposedly, however, at night I'll get mucus in my throat and need to clear it and when I cough a couple times my throat will almost completely close. During the day I'll feel the need to cough and it happens again. I had thought that it was an asthma attack, but I think it may be a combination of both.
@Laryngopedia
11 жыл бұрын
My experience is that people with laryngospasm of the sort you describe are indeed more subject to it happening on emerging from anesthesia, so I would mention it to your anesthesiologist. Know too that every operating room has the equipment and medications to manage this in a straightforward way. But alerting your anesthesiologist would help him or her to have everything out and ready. (Consider this informational, not medical advice. Don’t act without input from your personal physician.)
@johnrn-pilot3083
2 жыл бұрын
Dr. Bastian - I think I've finally put some pieces of my medical puzzle together. I'm a 55 yo male with a hx significant for a STEMI at 42, and occasional GERD. A couple years ago, I had what I thought was another MI occurring, because I had sudden severe chest pain, but then the symptoms progressed very rapidly into symptoms that I couldn't really explain (as I was having dysphagia as well) other than an esophageal spasm. Because of the dysphagia and chest pain, I suspected an esophageal spasm stimulated by my GERD. However, the puzzling part was that I had a sudden inability to breath, and this lasted for about 60 seconds. The pain and inability to breath were so severe that it literally dropped me to my knees. Within 60-90 seconds, the pain, dysphagia, and complete inability to breath subsided. Further workup with cardio and gastro both seem to confirm my suspicion of an esophageal spasm, but I was never fully satisfied with the inability to explain my nearly complete airway occlusion. Finally, I saw your video and learned about lanyngospasms, and this would totally fit into the picture of my airway occlusion symptoms. If you read this, I'm just curious if you've ever heard about an esophageal spasm progressing to a larynxspasm. I really haven't found any literature on this, but it seems like it would be possible, and explain my combined symptoms. I've only had this 3 times, and no further instances following an EGD with esophageal dilation. Any thoughts?
@TeeSoFree
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I haven't been diagnosed but I experience this quite often, mostly in my sleep and it freaks me out! I have to jump up out of my sleep often and doctors never seem to understand why when I go to the hospital since my heart and lungs are just fine. It is SO scary and I always panic when it happens. It is actually happening tonight and therefore I can not sleep. :(
@emirp0
7 жыл бұрын
saeed iqbal please reply me, your one is passed? You survived? I think I have this bad thing too :(
@emirp0
7 жыл бұрын
saeed iqbal ok I'll try lt because it's almost 5 am here and I still afraid to sleep 😔 thank you again
@MegaDenni13
3 жыл бұрын
I get it everytime l am sick. Its terrifying and thinking other people just think your being sick.... u cant call for help and up banging on walls and anything for attention but really nothing anyone can do for u but help keep the panic down. U can open it again by placing your middle fingers just behind both ears and lightly lifting the throat by the skin, theres another video on it and it can certainly work. Hopefully this helps others because it's awful.
@Super-uv1rg
3 жыл бұрын
What is the video called
@indianvillagelife7849
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much😢
@Laryngopedia
11 жыл бұрын
If you're having classic laryngospasms, it is not life-threatening. I've never seen an association between Botox therapy and laryngospasm. Nighttime acid reflux could be a trigger, so optimal reflux management might help. If not, become an expert at straw breathing. (See our follow-up video.) For those who have regular, frequent laryngospasms, neuralgia medicines can help greatly. (Consider this informational, not medical advice. Don’t act without input from your personal physician.)
@darina4117
3 жыл бұрын
I just had this last night. I was sleeping and I couldn't breathe for at least 25 seconds. It was scary, I couldn't talk only hit my chest.
@vl2663
3 жыл бұрын
I had one earlier and it was the worst thing! I'm still panicking from it. Do you have GERD or something that you think caused yours?
@mpshields
3 жыл бұрын
@@vl2663 YES, GERD. I awake from a sound sleep & I think I'm going to throw acid up, but it stays burning in my throat at the same time my breathing is cut off. It's said this is a natural defence to prevent liquid (stomach acid) from entering the lungs. Which is WAY WORSE than not being able to breath for 25 sec. or so. Do not panic. It's Terrifying but I sit up or stand up immediate, as gravity is on your side. Try to hold your breath, gasping forced air in makes it worse. As the air way opens, breath through your nose. Slowly breath.
@Techridr
4 жыл бұрын
I did think I was going to die. Spending a day in the ER, I thought I'd go home cured, but still have episodes. Likelyl do to this nasty cold and intense coughing. I was given IV meds like Steroid, Pepsid, some pills to take home and an inhaler for emergencies, but now that I don't panic so much, I can relax and let it pass much easier. It was even triggered by a cold glass of orange juice. I'm hoping this cold goes away soon and I can maybe resume a "normal" life.
@peppobis
11 жыл бұрын
I had 2 night attacks and 2 in the day.The throat is completely shut and no air is going through (no sounds as in the video but convulsions in the esophagus which are aggravated if I try to breath-which is impossible).Very scary feeling though I am used because of apnea competitions.I tested for reflux and allergies, but nothing showed up.I was told that the cause of the onset are unexplainable.This happened after a sore throat followed by a bad cough.Any suggestions on specialists I could see
@namelesss0101
15 жыл бұрын
I took these over the counter acid controllers and I think it's pretty much fixed my problem. Haven't had one for 6 or 7 months.
@dagbjortlh1907
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this explanation, it confirms that I am right about what is happening when I can not breath. It has been happening for 3 years now, after 1 year of progressing tingling limbs. I have about 40 lesions mainly periventricular, largest about 6mm. I think they are causing this and all my other strange symptoms, tingling, twitching limps (and even organs). When I get this spasm, it is usually when I am in a flair for weeks or a month. Then I am swallowing saliva the wrong way very often and feeling like I have a berry in my throat (or something stuck). But the laryngeal spasm has most often woken me from fast asleep but once happened at daytime. It is very scary, but I have learned not to panic. I have been checked for everything, but have no diagnoses yet. It is not typical enough to be diagnosing MS while the spots are not "lined" up as MS :) Do you have any opinions on what else it could be?
@yesyes-om1po
Жыл бұрын
I have this too, if it helps, you cannot die of laryngospasm, if you do pass out due to lack of oxygen, the attack will let up immediately as Laryngospasm is a deliberate reflex by the vocal cords to close in the event of drowning, of course this is not whats happening to any of us and it is a dysfunction of the vocal cords, that is why it usually happens when you accidentally aspirate water or cough too hard. The only harm a laryngospasm can do to you is if you pass out while standing up and hit your head on the ground, besides that it is harmless and will usually go away before you can pass out from it. Another tip is to breathe through both your nose and mouth and exchange air that way, also try not to panic and think about how laryngospasm can't kill you and its only temporary, panic makes the spasm last longer and sometimes if you act quickly enough by holding your breathe or not reacting, you can avoid a laryngospasm altogether by noticing it coming on and preventing it.
@ErinMcElligott
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this information. I have been suffering from this for at least 14 years. Mine are generally caused by saliva/beverages going down the wrong way. I had a terrifying attack this evening, which brought me to this video. I have figured out that keeping calm is important, but did not have a name for it and didn’t understand the mechanics. I generally take long, deep, and very constricted breaths in, just to get any air into my lungs. They seem to be getting more severe and with greater frequency. I will try the straw method for my attack (hopefully never). You mentioned that nerve damage may be a cause. I’m wondering what kind of nerve damage...
@aaron______________________
8 ай бұрын
Yes, for me it is sweet things that linger in my throat. It's usually when I'm not concentrating. You're right, staying calm is important, but the hardest thing is when your family are panicking around you.
@nessquiambao
3 жыл бұрын
This really frightening so scary...
@sagemyers4753
11 жыл бұрын
This was very scary for me, sometimes I will wake up in the middle of the night, unconscious and flail around and bang on stuff until I can breathe again. Vomiting sometimes...usually my parents will come in and find me unconscious in the bath-tub...It's terrifying...The longest I've gone is about 45 seconds without being able to breathe, a couple of times, I thought it was completely over and that I was going to suffocate.
@fredms5420
Ай бұрын
Very nice explanation, but what is the treatment?
@Laryngopedia
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. You can find a second video about treatment and other materials on my teaching website, called Laryngopedia. Here's a link: laryngopedia.com/laryngospasm/
@edshihadeh
11 жыл бұрын
I believe I just got one of theses spasms last night for the first tiime.it woke me up and I was gasping for air.i tried to take a breath four or five times.and I could not breath in.i was petrified .finaly it open back up and I took a deep breath and I was fine.it was really scary I really did think I was going to die.is there anything we can do to help right away if there is a spasm?im preying this never happens again .
@TriviaChallenge
6 жыл бұрын
I get these a couple of times a year. Always terrifying, especially to others. The trick is to try not to panic and breathe gently through your nose, which will cause the spasm to subside. You can also purse your lips and imagine you are sipping breath through a straw. The worse ones are when you are asleep as you don't know what the hell is going on.. now I can't sleep on my back.
@johndsouza7031
4 жыл бұрын
Hello all reading I have had these for few days and I know how it feels. Please check if you are having any inflammation in the body. Start a anti - inflammatory diet or go on a intermittent diet 16:8. Check with your doctor first. God 🙏 Bless.
@karenthomas5304
Жыл бұрын
For me, the exhalation part is always a cough. It's a very specific kind of cough, and always brings on a laryngospasm. Then I fight to inhale, with the sound in this video, followed by another cough. There's no opportunity to do things I've seen suggested, like exhaling via my nose or a straw.
@nightedpemder4992
2 жыл бұрын
This works for me. 99 percent of the time it happens after I swallow and breath in. Or try to. First be calm. Easier said than done. Breath in slowly through nose if you can. Slowly breath out through mouth. Breath out after you swallow. This is key!. Breath in through nose! Slowly! Always Breath out after swallowing is key.
@badxradxandy
15 жыл бұрын
As a RN in a post-anesthesia care unit, this is a complication I have to watch for. I always have my ambu-bag, oxygen, and suction handy. =)
@reneaguilar3471
2 жыл бұрын
Acid coming from my stomach in the form of vapor causes me laryngospams.it usually happens when I drink a lot of coffee and coke or Pepsi for more than a few days in a row .spicy greasy food and pollen seem to affect me stress and exercise it's another thing and finally when I don't sleep enough it's another trigger . I learn that pure water will wash down the acid vapor that irritates the larynx and eventually it will let me breath . The first time I had this and the second time I was terrified.
@SL-sd3sg
3 жыл бұрын
I had this last week, during the night.. thought I was going to die. I’d had some alcohol and an antidepressant, think I was face down on my pillow too. No acid reflux.
@rmarasa628
3 жыл бұрын
Hello. Can Larygospasm occur during sleep and thus be disguised as Sleep Apnea? I have episodes during sleep, it doesn’t matter when I sleep, but I will awake and feel an episode beginning to occur, and then I am gasping for air, feeling like I am choking. I have even arisen from sleep, and about a minute later after awakening I am gasping for air, feeling like I am choking. One sleep specialist diagnosed me with sleep apnea and I used a cpap machine, but to no avail, and another sleep specialist said I had a paranormal sleep condition, and prescribed anxiety medication. This too, did not work. At this point, I have been doing my own research. This is how I came upon your video.
@onpointeyebrows1276
3 жыл бұрын
My husband was diagnosed with sleep apnea and now he having this randomly episodes that he can't breathe and sometimes it last for couple min up to 20 min he said that his touch his throat it feel like is hard and close it could happen day or night he get scare everytime I been in doctor ent, heart doctor they always can't find anything and look us like we crazy until we talk to a young doctor and she mentioned that could be laryngospasm but he need to see a GI doctor wish us luck. I been trying to research for this in the past 4 year and now covid hits he told me last week if he get covid he going to died 😭 this is sad when you trying to find answers but it always dead end. He just had episodes few min ago. Sad
@BurtBowers
Жыл бұрын
Scary feeling I get once every 8 to 12 months that happens out of no where as I am sleeping I jump out of bed can't get hardly any air into my throat it's as if 99% of my throat closes on me trying my hardest to get air in that generally lasts minute long, I really feel like I am going to pass out then after minute after trying my hardest to breath getting air in my throat suddenly opens up again, doing the little bit research on it leans towards sleep apnea but as I said only happens every 8 to 12 months thank goodness it's not every night or week it's the scariest thing I ever have experienced it's now the six time experiencing this..
@Miss-Placed.1
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. This has been happening to me and it's utterly terrifying! I
@patriciamarguccio6265
11 ай бұрын
I never had any throat spasms until I had my tonsils out in 1973 - I was 22 at the time. After that I had spasms until I had my lingual tonsils out in 1995 at which time, a water cyst was removed (with two subsequent scar tissue revisions). When I have these spasms, they are ALWAYS on the right side where the scar tissue is located. If I have a sore throat, I will have spasms. And when I do have a shore throat, that right side is always swollen. I have them during my sleep and wake up choking. The only thing that helps is always having a thermos of hot decaf at the ready and drinking it while standing in the bathroom with the shower running hot and praying silently. I can have a spasm out of the blue by simply speaking a word "incorrectly" - if there is such a thing. I have been to many doctors who just seem bored with my situation because when I see them in their office, I'm okay. I am constantly reassured that this is not fatal but one day, when I am too old to get the decaf and run to the shower, it will definitely kill me.
@giga2117
4 ай бұрын
Hello Patricia, I'm not certain if this is the guidance you seek, but I've been contemplating what I would do if I were in your situation. Personally, I believe I would opt to reside in a senior living facility with an emergency button readily accessible
@arenas9295
11 жыл бұрын
Omg!!!!! I've had 2 episodes in 4 yrs. Last one 6/5/13 swear it lasted longer than a minute because I was also fighting a sore throat. Took my self to the dr. Scared of prognosis. Went to ENT yesterday had a scope done all looks well and he stated it could be this . Quit smoking, get rid of allegerns (cat) and stress. To relax purse lips put index finger on lips and push air out. I'm scared for it to happen again but at least I got a name; cause and remedy. Any ideas?
@pennymacneill3506
11 жыл бұрын
I started out w/bad cold, turning into bronchitis, then getting these spasms. I felt like I was going to die! brought me to my knees. Felt like I was drowning! It would seem to get worse at night when laying down. slept several nights in sitting position. Dr. told me that I was having panic attacks. She said it was in my head and I need to tell myself to breath. I was panicking about winter coming on and afraid of getting a cold again and having to go through this again.
@liai2375
2 ай бұрын
Currently dealing with what I think is whooping cough and this has happened 3/4 times, it's absolutely terrifying as others have said, been to my gp 4 times and they were stumped. Knowing what is happening makes it 5% less scary.
@Laryngopedia
2 ай бұрын
So sorry. Laryngospasm can be amplified during URI's...
@330_Crew
Жыл бұрын
If your suffering from laryngospasms I want to let you know that there appears a connection to low calcium levels. If you look up symptoms of hypocalcemia (excessively low calcium), several references list laryngospasms as a symptom (for example The Cleveland Clinic on their website definition of hypocalcemia lists laryngospasms as a symptom of severe hypocalcemia!). Furthermore, if you search Pub Med research articles for laryngospasms and calcium there are several case studies and articles linking the two. Two of the case studies discuss patients coming to the ER presenting laryngospasms. Blood tests identified they were hypocalcemic. They were administered IV calcium and laryngospasms stopped. I encourage anyone suffering from laryngospasms (non-surgery induced) to investigate hypocalcemia and its symptoms. If you have cut out dairy in your diet and/or follow a vegan diet, the loss of calcium in you diet could be the trigger. Have you physician run blood work looking at blood calcium levels. If you supplement with calcium, make sure you use calcium citrate or calcium lactate. Do not take calcium carbonate, its absolutely the worse form of calcium you can take. In addition, proper absorption and utilization of calcium in the body requires ample vitamin D and K2.
@NM-js8ky
Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I actually always test on the high side. But then again there are various causes, for me it seems to be irritants (including GERD). I feel badly for all of us, this is a scary problem.
@Naiik1
4 жыл бұрын
I had shortness of beath and feeling like some is choking my neck.. I was prescrobed by pulmonogist as bronchitis, rehinitis and asthma patient.. After taking inhalers and medicine condition again got worst, i was taking hot coffee and other things for asthma, then another docter identified it as sinusitis, also went through its medicine. Yet my conditon becones worst, Couldnt sleep Post nasal drip Shortness of breath, extreme weight loss Throat infection and asthma, After two months of treatment, i went to Professor ENT, he identified it as LPR, i am not well still but i dont have that severe choking and breathless ness any more...
@freerepublicusa2064
3 жыл бұрын
I had this happen to me when I was vomiting….scared me so bad. My mom has them every few months to a year. I wish there was something to do about it
@zazz63
14 жыл бұрын
i had one attack a few days ago. I awoke at about 3am with my windpipe totally blocked making sounds indentical to that on this video ...although because i was panicking it was so loud i awoke the whole household. and yes I really thought I was going to die. To see this video has really put my mind at ease...
@sunshine1649
14 жыл бұрын
Doc says all is normal on my esophagus, but I do believe allergies and stress are a big factor in this. The spasms slowed down for a bit, then came back after a very stressful situation which includes allergy attacks. It's going to end up killing me if I don't try and control it. Isn't there some sort of medical operation for this?
@LouiseTaylor-uo7ke
Жыл бұрын
I've had this for 5 or 6 years now. It started for the first time when I was eating out with a friend and we had some bread that we dipped in olive oil/balsamic vinegar (and I think there was some cracked black pepper in it) and it just hit me like a brick wall and I couldn't breathe. I thought I was having an allergic reaction but there was this awful sounds (like when babies have croup). I seem to recall I had recently had a bad case of strep throat before this, so it may have been related to that. Here in the UK, doctors don't seem to be aware of this at all and are only aware of it as something that may happen when a patient is under anaesthetic. They've tested me for various allergies but all comes back clear. I mainly get these when I'm awake/during the day but I have also had them at night... For me the triggers are: - Cracked black pepper (which chefs seem to put on EVERYTHING these days) - spicy foods (no more curries for me!) - ice cold water - anything irritating my throat as I swallow - e.g. eating peas or beans and the shells can irritate the throat of anything sharp - like crusty bread - When I get it at night, it's just like someone has yanked me up out of the dark and is choking me and it's terrifying but I find it's usually if I've eaten quite late - But also, I can also get it just from swallowing the wrong way - total nightmare! Sometimes though, I find the following helps (which I've picked up from various comments on this and other pages): - If you can, I find that if I move into an area where the air is colder, this helps relax my throat. This is something you commonly do with children when they have croup, as the colder air/change in temperature can have an effect. As I live in the north of England and it's generally cold for 8 months of the year, it helps if I go outside. - Some mentioned on here if you CAN sniff, sniff sharply a few times when you're aware the attack is coming on (you have to do it the second you realise it's starting otherwise, once its started it doesn't work). I read somewhere that there's a nerve at the back of your throat that this sniffing will stimulate and that helps. It may be that you can't sniff inwards but you may be able to sniff out and I find this helps too. - Similar to the above, and this works most for me, is as soon as I realise it's happening, make some kind of noise on an outward breath (if you can - depends how much air you have inside you) For example, if I wake up in the night and realise this is happening, I quickly try and say 'BAH' a few times, this seems to make the vocal chords 'right' themselves (if that makes sense). If I try to breath in though, this has the opposite effect and it then fires up and I just have to ride it out. - When eating something that you know triggers an attack, I also find making a small noise before I swallow the food (either clearing my throat or a small "hmm" sound) really helps. As you can imagine, this is loads of fun for my partner and friends but they're used to me by now! :) - Once I'm in a full blown attack, I find tilting my head upwards and slowly trying to breath through my nose helps and trying my best to stay calm. I have to remind myself that if I can hear that awful strangled noise, it at least means air is getting through. I have also tried the straw breathing that the doc here recommends. Anyway - I thought I'd post this in case it helped anyone else. I had a bad cold this Xmas (2022/2023) and am having loads of attacks at the moment, every night really and it's really affecting me sleeping. I'm off to the docs again, as I wonder whether I have silent reflux but will keep on keeping on. These comments are really reassuring, as they show we're not all alone. I think I spent 2 or 3 years thinking I was going mad! Best of luck everyone.
@NM-js8ky
Жыл бұрын
I had it happen once in reaction to a strong spice (very strong chili powder). That awful noise… I so understand!
4 жыл бұрын
This happened again to me last night (usually get 1-2 attacks per year). Last night was different - when it happened, I actually shot up out of bed unable to breathe gasping for air and I also threw up and had vomit coming out of my nostrils. I thought this time was the end.
@manatarms79
14 жыл бұрын
I did have a lot of burping during an after the attack. Instead of gasping for air through my mouth, I tried through my nose and it passed sooner. I believe the burping is from acid reflux, and that is what is triggering the attack. Stay away from foods that cause heart burn etc...
@borleyboo5613
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been having these for years on and off. They are bloody terrifying! Mine are stress related and can happen at any time night or day. I had one this evening while eating some fudge and in front of my niece, her husband and their eight year old daughter. Thankfully my niece had seen it before and her daughter or husband weren’t really panicked. 😒
@rynothealbinoryno
4 жыл бұрын
Do you get headaches from it?
@Batya-Grace
8 жыл бұрын
This just happened to me for the first time last night....3/6/16. It was so terrifying. I had non smokers bronchitis for the second time in four months but had no problems all day. My husband was out so I was up late waiting for him. I decided to have a yogurt. After eating the yogurt and being done, I stood up to throw the yogurt cup away and suddenly without notice, a volcano of acid welled up in my esophagus which then I couldn't breathe. This was not like your average acid reflux. This was like battery acid or sulfur exploding into my esophagus without notice and locking up my throat. I literally could not get air in but I remembered my inhaler and rushed to get it. I could not breathe it in either so I went to the hallway and banged on my neighbors door. He came to the door n saw I couldnt breathe but some how, some albuterol finally got in but it took about 12 puffs to get to a point where I could breathe. I called 911/and went to the hospital for about an hour. They said it was Gerd and a throat spasm. The only thing they couldn't figure out is why it happened after eating yogurt and why it happened while I was standing. Dr. Bastian, if u have any info to help, my email is bonnaleesa@gmail.com.
@MaryIm
5 жыл бұрын
i just experienced this yesterday. it was terrifying. i really felt like I was almost gonna die, and I couldn't sleep because I was afraid I might not get to wake up again. I also felt a huge need to swallow, which I couldn't do as well. I really hope this will fade away..
@saraiclaveau3909
4 жыл бұрын
Started happening to me three years ago, scares the crap out of me everytime. I keep telling my doctor but she doesn't do anything about it...
@peytonmeilau176
2 ай бұрын
Happen to me 4 years ago, and today it happen to me again in the office. Is the worst feelings ever !!!
@Laryngopedia
Ай бұрын
So sorry to hear this. I hope you will watch the straw-breathing video.
@awesomemia13
6 жыл бұрын
I think I might have this, I'm 19 but I've had this since I was three. Typically I would try to drink water as a way to distract myself from the feeling until it goes away on it's own, and I would breath through my nose. It would especially be bad when it happened while I was asleep. I would even feel it during my dreams for several minutes without being able to wake up until I "die" in my dream. Then I would start coughing and realize it wasn't just the dream. It's horrible.
@fielder130
9 жыл бұрын
I'm goin to the doctor asap !!! I have this !! It's been happening the past few months ,, it's so scary
@kayleyfunes9384
9 жыл бұрын
Yup it is and I'm 10
@chazshields3727
8 жыл бұрын
Are you better?
@hakrjak
5 жыл бұрын
What did the doc say?
@guest98tx
12 жыл бұрын
I agree. In the neurological condition of conversion disorder the brain can force maybe the back of the tongue to block the airway involuntarily. This is not a laryngo spasm which laryngoscopy would show. A patient or parent would not be able to tell the difference. My daughter has VCD and I believe some of her VCD-like episodes were conversion disorder during the months which she did have conversion disorder with paralysis of limbs, no sense of touch, no control where her eyes were looking...
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