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Why do i keep waking up in the middle of the night thinking ive swallowed something and its stuck in my throat/im choking??

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Mouth breathing: Many causes, including mouth breathing while asleep causing your throat to be dry when you wake up. Nasal decongestants, or a humidifier in your sleep area might help.

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2015

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A member asked:

Why do i keep waking up in the middle of the night thinking ive swallowed something and its stuck in my throat/im choking??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

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