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I am experiencing a choking sensation when lying on my back trying to go to sleep, also tingly in my extremities what could it be?

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Choking sensation: Apparently when you're lying on your back your chin us tucked in enough to cause a choking sensation. This may give rise to some hyperventilation in the form of a panic attack and this results in the tingling sensation. Raising your chin or sleeping on your side should obviate the problem.

Answered 12/29/2019

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