What Can You Do to Ease the ‘Death Rattle Noise’?
While the ‘death rattle’ is a natural part of the dying process, there are ways to reduce its intensity to comfort those nearby:
- Turn the person onto their side to allow secretions to drain.
- Raise their head slightly to promote drainage.
- Moisten their mouth with damp swabs to keep it hydrated.
- Use suction to remove secretions when appropriate.
- Limit fluid intake to prevent excessive secretions.
- Administer medications designed to clear secretions, as prescribed by medical professionals.