Hi my breathing is laboured and my throat feels swollen and like something is in it. When I go to sleep I wake up with an accelerated heart beat about 20 mins later and feel like I cant breathe. Can you help ? Sarah (age 51, 9 stone 9, 5ft, 2",fairly fit)
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URI) and bronchitis is more. Your swollen throat is due to viral URI. Bronchitis is common after viral URI. And bronchitis can cause breathlessness. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief. 1.  Chat Doctor.