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I have started to choke spontaneously on my own saliva. Anyone else?
Aging Well | Last Active: Apr 5 11:27am | Replies (99)Comment receiving replies
Choking is a scary experience, especially when it seems to happen for little or no reason. Sometimes things change in our body as we get older, and it happens so gradually we don't realize it. After my Mom had a small stroke, a specific swallowing study was done by a therapist and they found a slight paralysis in one vocal chord. After some therapy, things evened out for her.
Choking can be a sign of changes in the throat or the brain, and should be checked out. Have you talked to your doctor about it?
Sue
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I also occasionally choke out of no where but it only happens when the pollen count is up.
I have been close to choking myself but when I feel it coming on I use a vaporizer for 15 minutes. I deep breathe in the vaporizer and it seems to help loosen the phlegm. It the only thing that helps me.
I hope you get to feeling better.
Frank
When I'm actively choking, can't breathe, alone: Would it be a good idea to try to stop trying to cough (It doesn't work at all) and just stay calm until it subsides. I suspect part of my experience is a violent reaction to not being able to breathe. If I just stop, take a moment, calm down, relax and very soon be able to slowly start breathing.
Does this make sense?
I really choked on saliva. I wasn't eating. First time host called 9-1-1. Most recent time, my wife asked if she should call 9-1-1 I motioned no as I felt it was relaxing. Turned out OK. (I will consult with respirologist and rheumatoligist in coming weeks)
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Thank you so much, Sue......I have just had a couple of bouts of choking. I couldn't figure it out and then as so often happens, you pop up and hit the nail on the head.