Death rattle sound

[fizi22]

My concern is neighbors possibly hearing the death rattle sound. Someone here said that wearing a helmet might dampen the sound.
any thoughts on other ways to dampen the sound?
and how long does the death rattle last?

 

[Hercules]

Breathing patterns will change as death nears and this is typically when the death rattle may occur. The actual sound of the death rattle can vary. It may be a soft moaning or snoring sound, a loud gurgling or rattling noise or a crackling, wet noise. When breathing becomes labored, the death rattle will become amplified when the person breathes in and out. As awful and unpleasant as the death rattle sounds, the person does not experience any pain or discomfort associated with the death rattle.

• Changing your loved one's position: The death rattle may seem worse when someone is lying flat on their back. Simply rolling your loved one over a bit may help. You can also try placing the head higher than the body, and turning it to one side to help the fluids drain. The death rattle typically lasts for a few hours, but in some cases can last 24-48 hours.

 

[Al_stargate]

Breathing patterns will change as death nears and this is typically when the death rattle may occur. The actual sound of the death rattle can vary. It may be a soft moaning or snoring sound, a loud gurgling or rattling noise or a crackling, wet noise. When breathing becomes labored, the death rattle will become amplified when the person breathes in and out. As awful and unpleasant as the death rattle sounds, the person does not experience any pain or discomfort associated with the death rattle.

• Changing your loved one's position: The death rattle may seem worse when someone is lying flat on their back. Simply rolling your loved one over a bit may help. You can also try placing the head higher than the body, and turning it to one side to help the fluids drain. The death rattle typically lasts for a few hours, but in some cases can last 24-48 hours.

So this doesn't happen with N, right?

 

[wljourney]

So this doesn't happen with N, right?

Afaik: Only very short, as in 10-15 min, if at all. As breathing slows down and your musculature relaxes you may make some snoring sounds.

 

[fizi22]

So this doesn't happen with N, right?

it does. im not sure if it happens all the time. but i did see one vid of a guy taking N and then snoring very loudly

 

[Al_stargate]

Afaik: Only very short, as in 10-15 min, if at all. As breathing slows down and your musculature relaxes you may make some snoring sounds.

it does. im not sure if it happens all the time. but i did see one vid of a guy taking N and then snoring very loudly

Damn it. I guess I'll leave my fan on. It's getting hot these days anyway.

 

[fizi22]

the guy drinks N and does the death rattle at 6:28

 

[partialhang]

I heard about that. Never knew it was true until a nurse friend of mine confirmed it.

 

[Hercules]

So this doesn't happen with N, right?

It can. The death rattle happens because a dying person can no longer cough or swallow to clear saliva from the back of the throat. The saliva builds up at the back of the throat and upper airways. This fluid causes a rattling sound when the air passes through. The death rattle occurs in roughly half of people who are dying.

 

[Smart No More]

If you're a natural snorer I wouldn't worry too much about death rattle sounds. I snore like a beast personally. The death rattle will probably be quite by comparison. Certainly no louder.

 

[Imissyoumydarling]

If you're a natural snorer I wouldn't worry too much about death rattle sounds. I snore like a beast personally. The death rattle will probably be quite by comparison. Certainly no louder.

I snore loudly too, but I found that mouth taping worked surprisingly well for me at minimising it. Always thought it was a gimmick until I tried it. I wonder if mouth taping would help in this case then.

 

[Smart No More]

I snore loudly too, but I found that mouth taping worked surprisingly well for me at minimising it. Always thought it was a gimmick until I tried it. I wonder if mouth taping would help in this case then.

I guess it depends on the source of the snore. It probably would work for some. For me it's when I breath through my nose so I imagine people are different. Honestly I don't see death rattle as an issue but by the same token I get that people do it in conditions that aren't ideal and have to consider family members hearing them. Tbh I'd say avoid that situation at all costs. Circumstances don't always reasonably allow it for everyone but it's one of those things that raises alarm bells for me when I hear it because I imagine very young people in their parents home. I know it isn't that black and white of course.