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First, it's really important that you're getting the care you need — myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) is serious, and being admitted was absolutely the right call. Please make sure your care team knows about the choking concern too.

SLE can indeed contribute to choking risks during sleep. Here's how:

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First, it's really important that you're getting the care you need — myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) is serious, and being admitted was absolutely the right call. Please make sure your care team knows about the choking concern too.

SLE can indeed contribute to choking risks during sleep. Here's how:

- Lupus can affect the muscles of the esophagus, causing them to not contract and relax properly — this can allow stomach contents to travel back up
- Up to 50% of people with SLE experience acid reflux/heartburn, which increases the risk of regurgitation during sleep
- Lupus-related inflammation in the digestive system can worsen these issues Some practical steps that may help reduce the risk at night include:

- Elevating the head of your bed to help keep stomach contents down
- Avoiding eating 2–3 hours before bed
- Eating smaller meals throughout the day
- Staying upright after eating
- Avoiding trigger foods like spicy or fatty foods

Given that you're currently hospitalized, this is a great time to raise this concern directly with your care team so they can assess and monitor it properly.

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