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For months, my left lung rumbles only when i first wake up in the morning. my allergies and post nasal drip overnight may explain the rumble. advice?

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One sided?: Whenever the problem occurs at only one side, one needs to get an evaluation and perhaps even a ct chest. Talk to your doctor.

Answered 1/23/2014

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A member asked:

For months, my left lung rumbles only when i first wake up in the morning. my allergies and post nasal drip overnight may explain the rumble. advice?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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