A member asked:

Last night i started coughing and i ended up choking and couldnt breathe. this has happened a few times. what causes this?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Laryngospasm: Severe coughing can lead to laryngospasm when the vocal cords are shut together hence inability to breath and wheezing. It is temporary but is very frightening to the patient!

Answered 4/11/2013

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