A 42-year-old male asked:

I just vomited in my sleep to awake chocking and wasn't sick. is this common?

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Dr. Daniel Sampsonanswered

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 28 years experience

It depends: But possible reasons are reflux disease, alcohol abuse or gastroenteritis. If you felt heartburn type symptoms, you may want to discuss with your doctor.

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