I Almost Choked After Lying Face-Down on a Full Stomach

I was extremely hungry this morning because I had barely eaten the previous day. I cooked macaroni with beans and enjoyed it so much that I took a second serving, even though I was already full. Not long after eating, my stomach became uncomfortable. I lay face-down on the floor with a pillow and fell asleep. About 10 minutes later, I woke up suddenly struggling to breathe, with a burning feeling in my chest and food coming back up my throat. I later realised I was probably regurgitating because I slept face-down with a very full stomach. The experience scared me badly because the food or acid could have entered my airway. My chest is still burning, and I am now very careful about lying down after eating.

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