I can’t get any air
I almost choked on my own saliva Monday. It was a scary experience. I was sitting on the couch listening to some music and just swallowed. Nothing unusual. Just a simple swallow, but it turned out to be a truly terrible moment.
When I swallowed it seemed to go down the wrong way then I couldn’t get my throat muscles to cooperate. I was unable to catch my breath in the process. A few minutes went by as I struggled to breathe. I leaned forward, raise my arms hoping it would help, tried to massage my throat even turned my small fan on sitting beside my seat but my throat was spasming and nothing seemed to work in resolving the issue. I felt like I was chocking.
By the time I was able to catch my breath I had tears streaming down my face and I was weakly coughing in an attempt to clear my throat. My throat was still spasming. I felt hopeless. I was unable to speak for at least 30 minutes. All I could do was pray, cry and hope for a clear airway to stay.
Those are the times I truly dread and most people don’t even talk about them. I have yet to find a solution aside from making sure I’m sitting up, not reclining. Reclining seems to make it worse. I’m thankful those times don’t happen often but they do happen enough to warrant concern.
I want you to know that you aren’t alone in the struggle. Of course there are countless other struggles we face on a daily basis but all can be overcome with a little bit of patience and hard work. Don’t lose heart when they happen.
Today I’m breathing better and believing for a good day ahead. Believing the same for you too. It’s going to be a good day!
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oh i’m so sorry you went through that. how horrible. you must have been so scared. i’ve had moments when i couldn’t swallow and couldn’t breathe.
the most horror filled experiences. i pray that doesn’t happen to again.
sending big hugs xoxo
Thanks… it really was scary. Hope it doesn’t happen again for you as well. It’s like my life flashed before me in a split second. Ugh. xoxo
I can relate as I have experienced the same scenario – it’s frightening!
It truly is. 🙁
I’m glad you’re better today. I have been in the same situation before. It can be very scary. Always know that you’re not alone.
Thanks! xoxo
How scary!At least I have hubby and son with me – can relate to this except I am choking & coughing the entire time ! I am wheelchair user all the time and have to recline my chair so that I am at least a little straight until can breathe. Once I can stop coughing and get oxygen in my lungs I take long breathes and wipe the tears from my face; sit my a wheelchair up and alls well.
Just on your own spit! One thing I’ve found that helps me is to take Claritin allergy pills everyday strange but works wonders.
Seems like it happens if I don’t take one. Not Claritin D (decongestant).
Still happens but not as often…
I’m so glad your hubby and son are around. That always makes these kinds of struggles easier. I definitely have to raise. my chair a bit if it’s reclined. Always works better. Glad claritin helps for you. That’s a plus! Hugs xoxo