The ‘death rattle’ sound:
Given it’s called the death rattle, it’s not exactly shocking that the sound isn’t exactly a nice one to meet your ears.
The death rattle can sound ‘wet’ or crackly and can vary between each breath.
“Sometimes, the sound is soft and moan-like,” Healthline continues. “Other times it’s loud and sounds like snoring or gargling.”
It can even sound like the person is ‘drowning’ or ‘choking’. However, the site reassures there’s ‘no evidence’ to suggest the person experiences ‘any pain or anxiety’ during this moment.
For loved ones, the sound can obviously be alarming and upsetting, but luckily, there are a few things you can do to help try and reduce it.
The sound reportedly normally signals your loved one has around a day left to live.
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