Noisy Breathing in Adults: Symptoms & Signs

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When a person complains of noisy breathing, the healthcare provider will want to know:

what the breathing sounds like

when the noisy breathing started

whether it is constant or only occurs sometimes

whether it goes away or gets worse during sleep

whether the breathing is affected by changes in position

if there are signs of an infection, such as a cough, fever, or runny nose

whether the person snores during sleep

whether the person smokes or drinks alcohol

if there is a family history of noisy breathing

what other medical conditions the person has, if any

what medications or drugs a person takes, if any

other symptoms the person may be having

Other questions may also be asked as well.

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Melissa Sanders, PharmD
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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