During sleep however, less-frequent swallowing and a lying down position can lead to frequent reflux episodes, resulting in waking up coughing or choking. See your health care provider about prescription and OTC medications to effectively treat reflux. If you have had difficulty falling or staying asleep for more than a month and it is interfering with the way you feel or function during the day, see your healthcare provider or ask for a referral to a sleep disorders specialist. Sometimes insomnia can be lessened through education of Good Sleep Habits . Keep in mind some people naturally sleep less than others, and should understand that not everybody needs eight hours of sleep.
Counseling can sometimes help people whose insomnia is a result of poor sleep habits.
In other cases, medication or evaluation at a sleep disorders center may be the answer. Please read our disclaimer .