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What Causes Creaky Sound From Lungs While Sleeping?

i was treated last week for pneumonia (1/5 of left lung was full), am still on levoquin and feeling better but my now my lungs/lower throat make creaky,squeaky sounds when i'm trying to sleep. if i cough hard, sometimes phlegm comes up and sound quiets..sometimes not. i REALLY need to sleep, these noises and the stomach pain + insomnia from Prednisone prescribed for same issue are keeping me from getting much rest. Is this sound ok, will it stop eventually, and what do you advise for now?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Respected user , Hi
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* These sound are due to wheezing from irritation of pleura via lung
inflammation .

* Will come around with the recovery of the lung pathology .
Some suggestions for better recovery

- Continue medicines at present given from the doctor .
- Gargles with salted lukewarm water and added peppermint oil 3 times a
day .
- Inhalation of vapors of boiled water with added tincture benzoin with
blanket over the head for 5 minutes each 3 times a day .
- Avoid exposure to excess cold .
- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA , fresh air walking must .
- Avoid smoking ( active or passive )
- Avoid exposure to atmosphere with pollens , if necessary use face mask .
- Sleep in semi reclining position with back support always till full recovery
- Avoid chilled beverages , oily , spicy , excess sugar , alcohol .
- Avoid air conditioner , air cooler .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for further doubts .
Regards .
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What Causes Creaky Sound From Lungs While Sleeping?

Respected user , Hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * These sound are due to wheezing from irritation of pleura via lung inflammation . * Will come around with the recovery of the lung pathology . Some suggestions for better recovery - Continue medicines at present given from the doctor . - Gargles with salted lukewarm water and added peppermint oil 3 times a day . - Inhalation of vapors of boiled water with added tincture benzoin with blanket over the head for 5 minutes each 3 times a day . - Avoid exposure to excess cold . - Deep breathing exercises , YOGA , fresh air walking must . - Avoid smoking ( active or passive ) - Avoid exposure to atmosphere with pollens , if necessary use face mask . - Sleep in semi reclining position with back support always till full recovery - Avoid chilled beverages , oily , spicy , excess sugar , alcohol . - Avoid air conditioner , air cooler . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for further doubts . Regards .