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Does anyone have problems with throat closing up while sleeping?
I have asthma and Bronchiestases with the asthma being silent for many years. Recently the asthma has made itself noticeable with breathing problems especially during the night. I am taking Symbicort but am still waking breathless often during the night with the feeling that my throat is closed up, sometimes clogged with mucus.
I am wondering if all the years of not treating silent asthma has led to more mucus membrane and narrowing of the airways.
Also concerned all the coughing and throat clearing has damaged my throat.
Any input would be appreciated. Thank you.
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When you wake up breathless at night with the feeling that your throat is closed up and clogged with mucus, do you get up and clear your lungs? If so, how do you feel then?
Answering this question might help you figure out if it's due to bronchiectasis or something else.
Have you considered brinsupri?
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2 ReactionsIt might be a good idea to ask your doctor to test you for sleep apnea and hypopnea as I think it is common in asthmatics. The apnea can be treated with cpap machine etc. but no help for hypopnea that I know of. I keep a glass of water next to my bed and use my emergency inhalers as needed but definitely tell your doctor what you’re going through and ask the best approach for you. Good luck.
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