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Throat catching on inhale? Awake or asleep - tiredguy1 - 06-20-2020
I saw several posts regarding throat blockage or catching for exhaling. My problem is during inhale only. I notice it a lot throughout the day. I definitely have a narrow breathing passage. Generally not overweight and don't smoke.
Any others having this issue? Any known fixes outside of CPAP or mouth appliance?? I do breathing exercises fairly regularly and sleep decently with a CPAP.
Thanks!
RE: Throat catching on inhale? Awake or asleep - sheepless - 06-20-2020
I have palatal prolapse on exhale occasionally. and sometimes I snort a snore-like sound on inhale when starting a laugh - is that kind of what you mean?
I've read about a couple methods used to tighten up the soft palate. as I recall, they involve radio waves or rods/stents of some kind. it's been many years since I looked into it but back then insurance wouldn't cover them.
RE: Throat catching on inhale? Awake or asleep - optimalsleep - 06-20-2020
Maybe schedule ENT Dr. appointment.
RE: Throat catching on inhale? Awake or asleep - tiredguy1 - 06-20-2020
(06-20-2020, 06:20 PM)sheepless Wrote: I have palatal prolapse on exhale occasionally. and sometimes I snort a snore-like sound on inhale when starting a laugh - is that kind of what you mean?
I've read about a couple methods used to tighten up the soft palate. as I recall, they involve radio waves or rods/stents of some kind. it's been many years since I looked into it but back then insurance wouldn't cover them.
Mine is just when I am casually breathing, I can hear and feel my throat catch in a slight amount.
As the person noted above, maybe an ENT would be best bet. Curious if others have had any experience with this issue though.
RE: Throat catching on inhale? Awake or asleep - optimalsleep - 06-20-2020
watched an ENT on you tube and he mentioned age, on some people. We are all different. Muscle deterioration.