THAT^^^ is one of my biggest issues^^^ that comes on VERYquickly....and puts me into a panic mode.
Again >>>It begins extremely quickly......and is instantaneous.
I just emailed this to my family members>>>"YOU should ALL read this and be aware in case I need your help!! Thank you."
From the MDA website:
"Unexplained choking" <>
One form of choking seems to come on out of the blue, even
happening when the person isn’t eating anything.
A laryngospasm is a sudden tightening of the throat which
occurs when liquid or saliva go the wrong way into the
larynx; it also can be triggered by acid reflux, smoke, strong
smells, emotion, alcohol, cold or rapid bursts of air, and
even spicy foods.
In laryngospasm, the vocal folds go into a spasm that closes
off the airway. The person may panic and be unable to
breathe. After a few seconds, it’s usually possible to suck in
a thin, wheezing breath.
Laryngospasms usually clear before the person loses
consciousness. There are different tricks for shortening their
duration.
Encourage the person to try:
- holding the head back and taking a quick “sniff” to break
- the breathing pattern;
- swallowing repetitively;
- exhaling in a gentle sustained breath, like a long soft
- whistle without puckering the lips;
- breathing in slowly through the nose rather than mouth;
- and
- pulling in breath from the belly rather than breathing
- shallowly.
Some people use Lorazepam Intensol — a concentrated
liquid that must be kept refrigerated. Place 0.5 ml under the
tongue or in the cheek, and let it be absorbed by the
mucus membranes in the mouth.
During the spasm, caregivers should stay calm and offer
reassurance, gentle back rubs and support. Although
usually not dangerous, this experience is exhausting and
upsetting for everyone."
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