Why do i choke in my sleep?

Choking in sleep, beta, this is not good. Sometimes if you eat very heavy food at night, or if you sleep immediately after eating. Try to finish dinner two-three hours before sleeping. And if you have any cold or cough, use steam. But for choking, you must show a doctor, this is serious.

My doctor emphasized that waking up choking could be a symptom of sleep apnea, which needs proper diagnosis and treatment. It's a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It can also be related to severe acid reflux (GERD). Please, for your safety, see a sleep specialist or a pulmonologist.

That's a very frightening experience! I used to get mild chokey feelings with bad acid reflux. Elevating my head a bit with an extra pillow and avoiding spicy food at night helped a little. But choking is different. Please consult a doctor immediately, especially if it's frequent. Better to be safe.

Oh no, that sounds really scary. Does it happen every night, or just sometimes? I hope you are okay. Is there anything that seems to trigger it, like what you ate before bed?