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What Causes Sounds When I Exhale?
Question: I have a long list of disorders, but have recently developed a funny sound as I exhale. (I have RA, Parkinisonism, Recurrent Pulmonary Embolism, DVT - last year, and Inflammatory Pulmonary Fibrosis.) I know that sounds like a list, for sure, and I have an apt with my pulmonologist on Monday, HOWEVER, I have learned that a few days means a lot with the Pulmonary Embolism. I am on Xarelto, along with other meds for the RA and Parkinsonism. Question: Is it okay to wait until next Monday to see my doc, OR should I try to get in to see my PCP tomorrow?
Brief Answer:
No panics yet, can still see PCP,
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I have gone through your medical history, and it is but understandable and justified for you to be worried, especially with regards to pulmonary embolism, especially since you have experienced that already.
A funny sound as one exhales. though deserve a careful look to ascertain the probable cause. is not a common nor classical finding seen in pulmonary embolism. If you do not experience an acute onset of breathing difficulties, cough, or pain on the chest, I do not think based simply on this noise you should be so worried. With your drugs and current state, I do not think you need to panic, but you could still see a PCP tomorrow. My suggestion is that you take your drugs as prescribed and wait and see your doctor as planned.
Developing a lot of fear with sound on exhalation to be due to pulmonary embolism should not bother you much, especially if you breath normally and experience no cough nor chest pain. It s but normal to get a clinical review from your PCP t elucidate why the sound on exhalation.
Kind regards,
Dr Bain
No panics yet, can still see PCP,
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I have gone through your medical history, and it is but understandable and justified for you to be worried, especially with regards to pulmonary embolism, especially since you have experienced that already.
A funny sound as one exhales. though deserve a careful look to ascertain the probable cause. is not a common nor classical finding seen in pulmonary embolism. If you do not experience an acute onset of breathing difficulties, cough, or pain on the chest, I do not think based simply on this noise you should be so worried. With your drugs and current state, I do not think you need to panic, but you could still see a PCP tomorrow. My suggestion is that you take your drugs as prescribed and wait and see your doctor as planned.
Developing a lot of fear with sound on exhalation to be due to pulmonary embolism should not bother you much, especially if you breath normally and experience no cough nor chest pain. It s but normal to get a clinical review from your PCP t elucidate why the sound on exhalation.
Kind regards,
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you, Dr Bain. It is sometimes difficult to know what is ' normal' for me, and what symptons I shoukd pay attention to. Your reply was what I needed to know.
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
Brief Answer:
Enjoy the rest of the weekend
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the update as I wish you the best of health. Do not hesitate asking further questions in case of need. I would be glad making any humble contributions.
Dr Bain
Enjoy the rest of the weekend
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the update as I wish you the best of health. Do not hesitate asking further questions in case of need. I would be glad making any humble contributions.
Dr Bain
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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