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What are possible causes for the rattling sound in my chest/throat?

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COPD: The rattling is usually fluid which can be from asthma or emphesema- two types of copd. Don't smoke- this paralyzes the small hairs in the lungs which prevents secretions from being clears. Allergies with post nasal drip can also lead to noises.

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Answered 6/22/2017

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