A member asked:

I can hear cracking sound when i breathe. could this be due to my poor lung health?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Like eustachian tube: This is more likely the opening of the eustachian tube you are hearing.

Answered 9/8/2016

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Fluid in lungs: This cracking (crackling?) sound may mean fluid in your lungs, which would be a sign of poor lung (or heart) health.

Answered 8/4/2017

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