Guest guest Posted March 1, 2000 Report Share Posted March 1, 2000 --- Schroeder <lschroe3@...> wrote: > Someone wrote in and commented that they have > recently started choking a lot Hi -- I don't know if this is what you mean, but about a year and a half ago I woke up choking one night. Not thinking I was choking, not dreaming of choking, but real honest to boots gasping for air CHOKING! I saw my docter about it and she referred me to a sleep expert who in turn sent me to a sleep test. Turns out I have something called sleep apnea, wherein my breathing turns off several times an hour all night long. If serious enough it can be fixed surgically or treated with the use of a CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) machine. I chose the latter alternative and have been sleeping better lately than I ever have, I think, in my life! So if this is what you are on about, please see a sleep expert -- thanks -- , NJ Highlands raharris@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2000 Report Share Posted March 1, 2000 --- Schroeder <lschroe3@...> wrote: > Someone wrote in and commented that they have > recently started choking a lot Hi -- I don't know if this is what you mean, but about a year and a half ago I woke up choking one night. Not thinking I was choking, not dreaming of choking, but real honest to boots gasping for air CHOKING! I saw my docter about it and she referred me to a sleep expert who in turn sent me to a sleep test. Turns out I have something called sleep apnea, wherein my breathing turns off several times an hour all night long. If serious enough it can be fixed surgically or treated with the use of a CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure) machine. I chose the later alternative and have been sleeping better lately than I ever have, I think, in my life! So if this is what you are on about, please see a sleep expert -- thanks -- , NJ Highlands raharris@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 I think all parents should take Cpr , I know cpr and first aid because I work in daycare in my home , I can tell you its well worth the peace of mind to know you can be of some help to someone who is in trouble or hurting until rescue teams can arrive. I have saved my own children from choking a couple times and one daycare child at least 3 times as she loves to put crap in her mouth , to make me a nervous wreck! But it really is worth the time to learn for your family and everyone else out there who may need your help someday! Jeanette Mom to 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 In a message dated 4/19/2002 8:17:58 AM Central Standard Time, Nettie619@... writes: > I think all parents should take Cpr , I know cpr and first aid because I > work > in daycare in my home , I can tell you its well worth the peace of mind to > know you can be of some help to someone who is in trouble or hurting until > rescue teams can arrive. I have saved my own children from choking a couple > times and one daycare child at least 3 times as she loves to put crap in > her > mouth , to make me a nervous wreck! But it really is worth the time to > learn > for your family and everyone else out there who may need your help someday! > > Jeanette Mom to 9 HI Jeanette We could not take Sara home at birth until we were CPR certified. Ive never laughed so hard at my hubby at test time. He was a bit nervous and blew the head off of the doll lololol I had to be tested right behind him which was hard since I was still laughing lolol I need to take a refresher course, if you don't use it, you lose it. I have a pool and kids galore around during the summer so your post just reminded me to make a few calls Kathy mom to Sara 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2002 Report Share Posted April 19, 2002 > PERSONALLY HAVING ENCOUNTERED 4 SITUATIONS OF CHOKING WITH 2 OF MY OWN CHILDREN AND 2 OTHER SITUATIONS........ >I CAN SAY........THE HEIMLICH METHOD " DOES " DISLODGE AN OBSTRUCTION IN > THE TRACHEA......... > > REALLY IMPORTANT FOR US AS MOTHERS TO " KNOW HOW " .........FATHERS AS WELL So true! Everyone should take a first aid and CPR class... the life you save might be your child's! And the Heimlich really works well if done properly!!!! , mom to (6), (4 DS), and (2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 28, 2004 Report Share Posted November 28, 2004 thank you so much for the information. I am so thankful we have you as our group leader. You have taught me so much. thanks gain. cathleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 , From the former CMTI newsletter: http://www.lindacrabtree.com/cmtnews/Vocal%20Cord%20Paralysis/Why% 20we%20may%20choke.html Why we may choke by Chelsea , speech/language pathologist BA in Speech Pathology & Audiology MA in Communication Disorders Certified in Swallowing Disorders, Cognitive Therapy & Family Counseling • Ineffective rotary chewing permits large chunks of food to approach the airway • Weak tongue muscles fail to move food backward in preparation for swallowing • Decreased sensation allows residual food or liquids to fall into the airway • Weak vocal cords fail to close completely to protect the airway • Delayed swallowing response interrupts the timing sequence • Swallowing and breathing are not coordinated properly • Decreased sensation allows saliva to accumulate, spilling into the airway • Weakness and decreased sensation in the throat may allow food to accumulate in recesses • Weak or poorly coordinated esophageal muscles allow regurgitation into the airway after swallowing What We Can Do: • Use temperature and texture to stimulate sensation • Develop patterned breathing (breathe in, hold, swallow and breathe out) • Alternate liquids and solids • Swallow twice after each sip or bite • Try using a straw for liquids • Keep chin tilted down toward chest when ready to swallow • Stay away from known problem foods (thin liquids, peanut butter, etc.) • Thicken liquids with unflavored gelatin • Chew food well and use tongue to check for bits of food left in mouth after swallowing • Remain upright for at least 45 minutes after a meal • Limit distractions while eating • Swallow saliva frequently throughout the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Kris, you're aspirating. The elevated bed helps but does not always prevent aspiration. I also have an elevated bed and it still happens to me now and then. Try not eating or drinking for several hours before going to bed and also try to empty your esophagus before lying down. These things should help. Maggie Alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 P.S. Isn't it interesting about the anti-depressants -- my own experience was when I started again on a low-dose anti-depressant it actually activated my spasms for a period of time -- doc said it probably has to do with common neurological pathways associated with depression and the esophagus. There is a high co-occurence of gastrointestinal motility disorders and major depression -- note that often depression precedes the motility disorder so the depression is not situational to the chronic disease. The co-occurence of depression in people with motility disorders is in the 80-90 percent range! Peg > Hi everyone! Do any of you ever wake up choking in the night or > during a nap? It feels as though fluid from my esophagus spills into > my airway and then the flap closes. It struggle (trying to stay calm) > to get air into my lungs (because of the closed airway) so I can cough > the fluid out. > > This happens about once a month. When I ask the doctors about it, they > always just shrug thier shoulders-like it is a normal progression of > this disorder. > ---yes, my bed is elavated and this does not make a difference. > > I must tell you all this!! My regular doctor prescribed amytriptyline > (an anti depressant) for arthritis pain in my spine between my > shoulder blades. It has helped that pain but ALSO has helped the > spasms I get (espohageal-chest-PAIN in chest, neck, back) Ya > know-that pain that makes you want to die it hurts so bad. I don't > know why or how and niether does my doctor (not surprised). > > If anyone has any info to share about teh choking-please let me know! > THANKS! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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