Why dont you wake up when choking while sleeping?

Question

Ok, so I've heard that it is possible to choke to death on vomit or a neckless while sleeping. But why dont you wake from either the throwing up feeling or the lack of air feeling?

Answer 1

I think you only have a problem waking up if you are seriously drunk or sedated in some other way (pills, medication, etc).

There are many people with acid reflux that choke frequently while sleeping and live.

Maybe we should send your question to Myth Busters!

Answer 2

You will not choke while sleeping unless your drunk or on meds...that's why I recommend falling asleep on your side if your in that state. Necklaces really won't choke you, and if they do...you'd wake up. IF your worried about necklaces...then don't wear one before sleeping :-)