Waking up in the middle of the night choking

[Okiemom2005]

I keep waking up in the middle of the night choking on what feels like air bubbles in my throat. Its not acidy and it doesn't feel like food coming back up, It feels like a burp that got stuck. I don't drink or eat anything for at least an hour before I go to bed because I have already been having stomach problems for other reasons my doctors still haven't found the cause for.
I try to clear my throat but it feels like air is stuck halfway up my esophagus and won't come out.
I find it hard to breath for a second and my heart starts racing like I'm going to choke to death.
I try to take a sip of water but it only makes it worse. Thinking with the water I can push it down but it only makes it worse at the time.

Does anyone else ever get this? I am so scared when this happens. Like I can't breathe.

[smithn]

You should be tested for sleep apnea.

[Marie55]

You can have acid reflux without tasting acid. I have the same feeling but do have acid reflux caused by Actonel I took for bones.

You should see doctor to rule out the real cause.

[zuli]

hi

had same problem but mine was accompanied by acid reflux
did a nasal septum deviation surgery in march and few days back had my tonsils removed + UVPP.i'm yet to recover but the way i breathe is quite relaxing
check with your ENT for full evaluation

[OneAndonly]

i think i could have this as my throat been feeling really weird, is this condition life threating?