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Sometimes, when i take a deep breath, i hear a gurgling sound/feeling in my chest (this started happening recently). no pain or other symptoms. i used to have asthma as a child. what could be causing this? likelihood of cancer?

Q: sometimes, when i take a deep breath, i hear a gurgling sound/feeling in my chest (this started happening recently). no pain or other symptoms. i used to have asthma as a child. what could be causing this? likelihood of cancer?

: Please see your Primary Care Provider for a referral to a Pulmonologist to have a through evaluation for Asthma and lung health.

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Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

Please see your Primary Care Provider for a referral to a Pulmonologist to have a through evaluation for Asthma and lung health.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 5/3/2021

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Please see a physician soon, and have an evaluation. Watch for shortness of breath, cough and wheezing. An imaging study may be helpful, please discuss with your PCP.

Answered 5/3/2021

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A member asked:

Sometimes, when i take a deep breath, i hear a gurgling sound/feeling in my chest (this started happening recently). no pain or other symptoms. i used to have asthma as a child. what could be causing this? likelihood of cancer?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Judith Tellerman answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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