Three docs have only come up with possible allergies. Allergy meds don't work. My husband has severe COPD, Alzheimers and possibly acid reflux. This gurgling started about a month ago. Since then, he has also been diagnosed with pneumonia. The pneumonia seems to be getting better, but the gurgling in his sleep continues. Three doctors ( primary care, pulmonologist, and allergist) have come up only with possible allergies. But, the allergy meds do not help. Now they say try added acid reflux meds to see if that works. Anyone else experienced this.?
Is asperation pneumonia possible.
Try elevating head of bed or proping him up to 45 degrees or 55 degrees when he sleep see if that helps w gurgling.
I have heard of this particular ailment. It is not one that is unheard of in the medical community however rare. The answer I received was not for a new prescription rather for a change of sleeping position. Certainly, Acid Reflux medication may also help relieve this.
Does the gurgling bother this person? I am not sure I read the answer to this problem. If the gurgling is not interfering with their sleep or creating significant issues for the person we need to rethink the level of concern in this circumstance. The answer should be based on answer to this question. Certainly when caring for individuals and family it is very important to look for answers. However, while gaining my educational and working in this field, it has been amazing how frequently there are answers to questions that were not brought up previously.
Another answer to this question is:
Sleeping position when lying flat in bed allows the acids and stomach liquids to rise up and then may go into the lungs. Sleeping in a more upright position may help. Please consult the physicians and ask about this solution.
Sunctioning a possibility if think possibe ?aspiration?
Pass this by doctor next visit.