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  2. Death rattle - Wikipedia

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    It is sometimes misinterpreted as the sound of the person choking to death or gargling. Notably, death rattle is a separate phenomenon from agonal respiration , ataxic respiration , and Kussmaul respiration .

  3. Gargling - Wikipedia

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    This produces a characteristic gurgling sound. Mouthwash or hydrogen peroxide (in a low concentration) is often employed. [citation needed] A traditional home remedy of gargling warm saltwater is sometimes recommended to soothe a sore throat. [1]

  4. Retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    The condition is characterised by chronic gastrointestinal symptoms relating to excessive gas retention including abdominal bloating with distension, flatulence, audible gurgling sounds, and chest and abdominal discomfort. [2] Some with the condition are also unable to vomit, or can only do so with great difficulty.

  5. Basic airway management - Wikipedia

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    The tongue may also partially obstruct the airway resulting in a snoring sound. If the airway is obstructed by liquid it may produce a gurgling sound. Complete airway obstruction may not have any noise. In the unconscious patient agonal breathing is often mistaken for airway obstructions.

  6. Mike the Headless Chicken - Wikipedia

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    Despite Olsen's attempt to behead Mike, the chicken could still balance on a perch and walk clumsily. It attempted to preen, peck for food, and crow, though with limited success; his "crowing" consisted of a gurgling sound made in his throat. [2] When Mike did not die, Olsen decided to care for the bird.

  7. Choking - Wikipedia

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    Initial respiratory symptoms can include involuntary cough, gurgling, gagging, shortness of breath, labored breathing, or wheezing. [13] Children often present with excessive drooling and stridor (high pitched breathing sounds). [ 3 ]

  8. Cricopharyngeal spasm - Wikipedia

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    Sensation of a 'lump' in the back of the throat; Throat feels swollen; Discomfort - Lump can often feel quite big and pain is occasional; Symptoms normally worse in the evening; Stress aggravates the symptoms; Saliva is difficult to swallow, yet food is easy to swallow - eating, in fact, often makes the tightness go away for a time

  9. Growling - Wikipedia

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    The ghost crabs use their gastric mill, which is composed of lateral and medial teeth, to imitate the sound of growling. The growling is used while the ghost crab takes an aggressive stance, which is followed by lunging, they also use their claws to produce a similar sound that is instead used in courtship. [13] Cat growling and hissing.