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How To Treat Difficulty In Exhaling While Lying Down?

If I m lying on my back and I am just about to fall asleep, I can t exhale. I can inhale just fine, but exhaling is very slow if at all. It feels like something is blocking the exhaling. It also feels like I have mucus in my throat. I don t have a cold or anything. This has been going on for a few months now.
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
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Hi,

I have gone through your query and understood your concerns.

The problems you are facing might be related to:
- sleep apnea
- obstruction of respiratory tract
- bad position while sleeping

I suggest to consult:
- ENT specialist to rule out obstruction of upper respiratory pathways
- Pulmonologist and neurologist to rule out sleep apnea or other lung problems.
- GI specialist to rule out GERD

If everything is ok, then, you should change position while sleeping:
- do not lay on your back
- take 1 more pillow to sleep at night
- have your dinner at least 5 hours before going to bed.

Hope it was of help!
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How To Treat Difficulty In Exhaling While Lying Down?

Hi, I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. The problems you are facing might be related to: - sleep apnea - obstruction of respiratory tract - bad position while sleeping I suggest to consult: - ENT specialist to rule out obstruction of upper respiratory pathways - Pulmonologist and neurologist to rule out sleep apnea or other lung problems. - GI specialist to rule out GERD If everything is ok, then, you should change position while sleeping: - do not lay on your back - take 1 more pillow to sleep at night - have your dinner at least 5 hours before going to bed. Hope it was of help!