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Report #2833898

Received Apr 1, 2025

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Overview

Sex
Male
Age
29 yrs
State
NY
Recovered
Not recovered
Vaccinated
Dec 15, 2015
Onset
Dec 23, 2015
Days to onset
8
Hospital days
—

Vaccines (1)

TypeNameManufacturerDoseLotRoute / Site
FLU3INFLUENZA (SEASONAL) (FLUAD)SEQIRUS, INC.1—SYR / AR

Symptoms (10)

Allergy test negativeChokingQuality of life decreasedSkin test negativeSleep disorderSleep study normalStressSuffocation feelingThroat clearingThroat tightness

Symptom narrative

I don?t have the exact flu shot on hand, it?s in my work record. Just not accessible at this time. Can provide at later date.Within one week of receiving the influenza vaccine, I began experiencing sudden episodes of choking and a sensation of throat constriction, particularly at night while lying on my back. The feeling is intense and causes me to forcibly swallow and reposition my throat to regain normal breathing. These symptoms have persisted for over 8 years and have significantly affected my sleep, stress levels, and quality of life. Multiple ENT evaluations, allergy tests (both skin and blood), and sleep studies have failed to identify a mechanical cause. No nasal polyps or sleep apnea were found. Sinus surgery was suggested without confidence of resolution. No other changes in lifestyle, medication, or exposure occurred around the time of the vaccine. This event remains unexplained by conventional testing and has not resolved since onset.

Current illness

None

Medical history

Since 12/23/2015 I wake up choking and feeling suffocated. Having to adjust my sleeping position and forcibly clear my throat.

Other medications

None

Allergies

None

Lab data

ENT evaluations in 2016 and 2023: No nasal polyps or structural abnormalities found. Sinus surgery was suggested in 2023, but without guarantee of symptom relief. Allergy testing in 2021 and 2023: Both skin prick and blood draw tests revealed no significant allergies. Sleep study in 2023: No evidence of sleep apnea or significant airway obstruction. No definitive cause for symptoms identified.

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