A person’s body experiences numerous changes as their life draws to a close, some of which could happen months before they pass away.
But in the last 24 hours, family members might hear the “death rattle,” a familiar and frequently unnerving event.
What is the ‘Death Rattle’?
Medical News Today claims that the accumulation of secretions in the throat and modifications in breathing patterns are the causes of the “death rattle.” The sound is described by hospice nurse Julie, a specialist in end-of-life care:
