Tag: Nocturnal choking

According to the Sleep Foundation, obstructive sleep apnea affects up to 15% of adults, causing them to suddenly wake up gasping for air choking vomit or feeling choked. This frightening experience is often a symptom of an underlying medical condition, indicating a potential blockage or irritation of the airway during sleep.

Millions of people worldwide experience some form of sleep-related breathing issue. Waking up feeling as though you are choking, however, can be a particularly alarming symptom that requires attention. What does it mean if you start choking in your sleep?