Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Involuntary Noises When Sleeping

Question
I too have been having the same problem as two others I've seen on your site & I wanted to know if you've heard of anything else about this since you've been asked this question (other than vaporizer):



I have similar symptoms to the poster who said: "When I am either sleeping or just at the stage when I am falling asleep, I make involuntary vocal noises, kind of like a "uh", which are usually done at my normal speaking volume."



Unlike this poster, I wake up when I hear the sound. It is like I am saying, "hmm" but it is not a long drawn out sound like when someone says "hmmmmm". This started a few weeks ago. I have also had a terrible problem with coughing and throat spasms, so I wonder if they are related.



Thanks!


Answer
If you are having throat spasms it could be that you have gastric reflux or a cold, etc.  I would sleep on more than 1 pillow elevated. If this persists and you notice you awaken in your sleep coughing or choking it could be sleep apnea, go to sleepnet.com click on disorders sleep apnea, however from what you are saying it sounds more like you are having a cough or cold, or other breathing difficulties if the cough persist it could be the beginning of asthma or emphysema or simply gastic reflux,feel free to email again karel