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Hilast night i couldnt sleep as when i layed down i got breathless and a lump in my throat and slight numbness. i think?

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Post nasal drip?: Did you go to bed soon after a meal, is the temp in your room too warm and drying you out causing a lot of mucus in your throat. Drink a lot of water during the day. I assume that the next day you were OK but the throat may not have felt OK. If gargling did not help make an appt with your family physician..

Answered 9/29/2016

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