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Does a very loud (loud enough to be heard by the person next to you) crackling sound (rales) in the lung on inhale and exhale warrant an er visit?
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Mgt/Follow up: Have your doctor check your chest wall and listen to your lungs. If you are having problems breathing, then please see the ED.
Answered 4/16/2015
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