I Have A Rattling Sound When Taking A Deep Breath

Posted on Fri, 5 Apr 2019

Question: I have a rattling sound when taking a deep breath deep breath is sometimes hard to do

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Common cold probably

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM

As you explain the concern it seems like you feel breathlessness and your airways are slightly obstructed This might be from a viral or common cold condition.If you think you are in such situation just take painkillers (paracetamol or Ibrufen)for some days.

Nevertheless sometimes it might be from high values of arterial hypertension.If you are taking medication for it please measure it frequently.If it is not in normal values you should discuss with your doctor for this.

Hope to have been helpful

Regards

Dr.Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Jolanda (51 minutes later)

do not have a cold. am not BREATHLESS. I can breath. when I take a deep breath I feel a rattling. the rattling seems to make it hard to take a deep breath, I am not gasping for air

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Control the arterial pressure

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Ok now it is more clear to me.

This mostly is due to the mildly collapse of the peripheral airways .

1.Control the arterial pressure
2.If you are overweight try to lose some weight and do a physical activity

Regards

Dr.Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T