Every day before I go to sleep for the past two weeks I've been having trouble breathing. That little soft spot on your neck between the collar bones feels like there is something blocking my throat. Well there is...and its mucus because I can cough up some of the mucus and I can breathe again before my throat fills up again. Its only that little spot though at least that's how it feels.
I've tried Googling it but the only results I can find talk about panic attacks. None of them said anything about having a panic attack and clearing their throat with a cough and being able to breathe fine mid attack lol. I don't think its that. I have nothing to panic about although from the reading I did panic attacks seem to happen for absolutely no reason for a lot of people.
Anyways, does anybody have any ideas? Don't tell me to see a doctor I'm poor with no insurance. That's what happens when you go to college to follow your dreams lol.
It does eventually go away in maybe 30-60 minutes. Either that or maybe I just drift off and forget about it. I'm pretty good at going all "Zen" clearing my mind and falling asleep.
It really sucks though and tends to keep me up a lot longer than I want to be
I don't know what to do =(
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If you are in college, there should be a health services place on-campus you might be able to drop into. You also have the option of going to a free clinic, which you should look up and see what is nearby.
It does sound like nightly panic attacks. Constantly having to clear your throat is a sign of someone with an anxiety disorder. You don't need to read too much into the words "panic" or "attack" to be suffering from some form of anxiety.
that sounds like me after a pack of menthol. gargling salt water might might help, if your getting a throat of tonsal infection it can kill the bactiria..
Does it happen every single night?
Does it happen at the same hour of the day/night, or does it happen according to when you are about to go to sleep?
Does it happen regardless of where you are sleeping?
Any recent changes to diet or other things you expose to your body such as toothpaste?
if not, try doing some basic exercise, pushups, situps, jogging, etc... plus drink atleast 1 glass of milk a day. (unless alergic to milk, dont)
if still not working, consult a doctor, there is no other way, im sorry. im sure the doctor would advise you to go get ECG done to see whats inside, cause im guessing, those are hard mucus caused by pollution around your place if you are not smoking.
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You need to consult an ENT doctor. This is what they do.
I was suffering from extreme nasal congestion at night time for 3 months, resulting in a complete inability to breathe through my nose resulting in being a nightly mouth breather causing dryness, soreness, and increased risk of infection and bleeding in my throat. I had CAT scans done and had to undergo surgery a few weeks ago to correct the problem. I am now breathing MUCH better at night
If I had to guess what was going on, I would guess you either have a sinus infection or abnormal mucus production and retention in your sinuses, and when you lay down in bed gravity is causing the mucus to drain from your sinus to the back of your throat where it pools up until you clear it.
If you saw an ENT he would likely put you on a course of antibiotics and steroids to try and clear up the infection, if they didn't work you would have an MRI and depending on what that showed you might be considered a candidate for sinus surgery.
If you want to try something yourself before you go to the doctor, got to a drug store and buy this http://www.neilmed.com/usa/sinusrinse_isotonic.php. Try using that 1-2 times a day every day and see if you can flush out the mucous. But you should really go to a doctor and have it looked at.
Note: I am not a doctor and none of this should be construed as medical advice. I am only speaking from my personal experience with sinus issues.
If you want to try something yourself before you go to the doctor, got to a drug store and buy this http://www.neilmed.com/usa/sinusrinse_isotonic.php. Try using that 1-2 times a day every day and see if you can flush out the mucous. But you should really go to a doctor and have it looked at.
Note: I am not a doctor and none of this should be construed as medical advice. I am only speaking from my personal experience with sinus issues.
I wouldnt advise this. better see a doctor before trying out something out of other peoples personal experience. remember, the Doctor knows best.
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None of us can give you real advice; we can't examine you personally, and can't tell whether it's anxiety-based or a physical problem.
If it's anxiety-based, then you can dela with it. If it's a physical problem, however, then you could have a serious health problem (for example, heart failure), in which case you should seek a doctor as soon as possible. Either way, you need to see a doctor.
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Sinus rinse can't hurt you. It's just water flowing up one nostril, through your sinus cavity, and out the other nostril.
Indeed, they're quite safe, and approved by both the FDA and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. The only danger is in using non-sterile water, which is incredibly dangerous (and can kill you). So just make sure you boil the water before you use it. I've also used sinus rinses for a while and have had only wonderful experiences.
I don't smoke. I don't see any reason why I would have any kind of anxiety. All I do is go to school and get paid for it lol. I was in the military and was homeless and just been through a hell of a lot and never had breathing problems before. Maybe I have "life is too good" anxiety haha. Not enough struggle to push my airways open!
When I woke up this morning I had trouble breathing just like at night. It drove to school and it didn't go away until just before I got there.
My nose has been clogged for my entire life. It switches from side to side so I breath through my mouth at night. Its been like that my entire life though, literally since I was like 4. It used to drive me insane that one nostril was clogged at all times. Afrin clears it up but I can't use it all the time its bad for you.
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Do you have any kind of seasonal allergy or post-nasal drip or a similar condition? OTC Claritin tablets or a steroid spray (prescription you could get from a free clinic) could help.
Maybe do a shot of Z-quil before bed. Will help you sleep. If that's not enough, Nyquil might help with your throat symptoms.
It switches from side to side so I breath through my mouth at night.
This was my exact symptom. The switching from side to side helps the side on tops because mucous is flowing from one sinus to the other, freeing up one airway and clogging the other. The only way to cure the problem is to get rid of the mucous, which requires either clearing up the infection thats causing it, or surgery to clear it all out. Either way you need an MRI to determine the extent of the problem. It will not go away on it's own.
I can sympathize with Afrin, before my surgery it was the only thing that provided relief, but it's just going to cause rebound congestion after a while. You need to have the underlying problem resolved instead of just fighting the symptoms. I suffered with this on and of for YEARS, it finally got so bad I went and got it checked out, got scanned, had the surgery, and now breathe so much better it's a night and day difference.
It doesn't sound anxiety or panic related at all, anxiety doesn't cause nasal congestion.
If you do not have insurance look into state and local programs that help uninsured people get access to health care.
Hopefully one day I'll get my nose fixed. It's been like this my entire life! I hate it lol.
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I've tried Googling it but the only results I can find talk about panic attacks. None of them said anything about having a panic attack and clearing their throat with a cough and being able to breathe fine mid attack lol. I don't think its that. I have nothing to panic about although from the reading I did panic attacks seem to happen for absolutely no reason for a lot of people.
Anyways, does anybody have any ideas? Don't tell me to see a doctor I'm poor with no insurance. That's what happens when you go to college to follow your dreams lol.
It does eventually go away in maybe 30-60 minutes. Either that or maybe I just drift off and forget about it. I'm pretty good at going all "Zen" clearing my mind and falling asleep.
It really sucks though and tends to keep me up a lot longer than I want to be
I don't know what to do =(
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Does it happen at the same hour of the day/night, or does it happen according to when you are about to go to sleep?
Does it happen regardless of where you are sleeping?
Any recent changes to diet or other things you expose to your body such as toothpaste?
if you are a smoker, stop... gradually.
if not, try doing some basic exercise, pushups, situps, jogging, etc... plus drink atleast 1 glass of milk a day. (unless alergic to milk, dont)
if still not working, consult a doctor, there is no other way, im sorry. im sure the doctor would advise you to go get ECG done to see whats inside, cause im guessing, those are hard mucus caused by pollution around your place if you are not smoking.
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UBW Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
Modern - Mono U tron / Polymorph / NFTW (ninja for the win)GR tron GR
Buy All the Dual Lands!!!
Buy All the fetches!
Create tons of EDH Decks!!!
Eat Nothing but Oats!! (LOL, not true)
Train MMA!!!
Marry My girlfriend!!!
Get her Pregnant only Once!
Teach my Son/Daughter Sports and magic cards!!!
Continue my legacy son!!!/Daughter!!
I was suffering from extreme nasal congestion at night time for 3 months, resulting in a complete inability to breathe through my nose resulting in being a nightly mouth breather causing dryness, soreness, and increased risk of infection and bleeding in my throat. I had CAT scans done and had to undergo surgery a few weeks ago to correct the problem. I am now breathing MUCH better at night
If I had to guess what was going on, I would guess you either have a sinus infection or abnormal mucus production and retention in your sinuses, and when you lay down in bed gravity is causing the mucus to drain from your sinus to the back of your throat where it pools up until you clear it.
If you saw an ENT he would likely put you on a course of antibiotics and steroids to try and clear up the infection, if they didn't work you would have an MRI and depending on what that showed you might be considered a candidate for sinus surgery.
If you want to try something yourself before you go to the doctor, got to a drug store and buy this http://www.neilmed.com/usa/sinusrinse_isotonic.php. Try using that 1-2 times a day every day and see if you can flush out the mucous. But you should really go to a doctor and have it looked at.
Note: I am not a doctor and none of this should be construed as medical advice. I am only speaking from my personal experience with sinus issues.
I wouldnt advise this. better see a doctor before trying out something out of other peoples personal experience. remember, the Doctor knows best.
EDH - UWGrand Arbiter Agustin IV
UBW Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
Modern - Mono U tron / Polymorph / NFTW (ninja for the win)GR tron GR
Buy All the Dual Lands!!!
Buy All the fetches!
Create tons of EDH Decks!!!
Eat Nothing but Oats!! (LOL, not true)
Train MMA!!!
Marry My girlfriend!!!
Get her Pregnant only Once!
Teach my Son/Daughter Sports and magic cards!!!
Continue my legacy son!!!/Daughter!!
If it's anxiety-based, then you can dela with it. If it's a physical problem, however, then you could have a serious health problem (for example, heart failure), in which case you should seek a doctor as soon as possible. Either way, you need to see a doctor.
Be aware of singing as if you were half dead,
or half asleep:
but lift your voice with strength.
Be no more afraid of your voice now,
nor more ashamed of its being heard,
than when you sang the songs of Satan.
Sinus rinse can't hurt you. It's just water flowing up one nostril, through your sinus cavity, and out the other nostril.
Indeed, they're quite safe, and approved by both the FDA and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. The only danger is in using non-sterile water, which is incredibly dangerous (and can kill you). So just make sure you boil the water before you use it. I've also used sinus rinses for a while and have had only wonderful experiences.
When I woke up this morning I had trouble breathing just like at night. It drove to school and it didn't go away until just before I got there.
My nose has been clogged for my entire life. It switches from side to side so I breath through my mouth at night. Its been like that my entire life though, literally since I was like 4. It used to drive me insane that one nostril was clogged at all times. Afrin clears it up but I can't use it all the time its bad for you.
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Maybe do a shot of Z-quil before bed. Will help you sleep. If that's not enough, Nyquil might help with your throat symptoms.
*Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor.
This was my exact symptom. The switching from side to side helps the side on tops because mucous is flowing from one sinus to the other, freeing up one airway and clogging the other. The only way to cure the problem is to get rid of the mucous, which requires either clearing up the infection thats causing it, or surgery to clear it all out. Either way you need an MRI to determine the extent of the problem. It will not go away on it's own.
I can sympathize with Afrin, before my surgery it was the only thing that provided relief, but it's just going to cause rebound congestion after a while. You need to have the underlying problem resolved instead of just fighting the symptoms. I suffered with this on and of for YEARS, it finally got so bad I went and got it checked out, got scanned, had the surgery, and now breathe so much better it's a night and day difference.
It doesn't sound anxiety or panic related at all, anxiety doesn't cause nasal congestion.
If you do not have insurance look into state and local programs that help uninsured people get access to health care.
RIDE FOR THE FALL OF HIS POWER FIGHTING THE STORM, THE ROAR OF THE THUNDER, ALLY OF THE SUN AND THE MOON... GREAT SWORDMASTER RULE!