My uncle has severe Alzheimer's and has been in a rapid decline for quite a while. While listening to his chest the other day with just an ear against it, there was a very distinctive watery gushy sound, and at one point it actually sounded as if a bubble had literally burst. It was loud enough to make his wife back away from his chest. He isn't having any breathing problems and is in no pain. This sounded serious to me. Is this gushy sound related directly to his heart, or is it his lungs? I'd really like to be able to tell my aunt what a professional has to say about it. He is now at home waiting to pass away, per his request, and refuses any medical attention, so taking him to a doctor or hospital is out.
Thanks to whomever in advance for any information on this.