A hospice nurse has taken to social media to explain the phenomenon known as the 'death rattle' and why it's important for people to understand what it means when someone is dying
A hospice nurse has shared her insight into a phenomenon known as the "death rattle" explaining the real meaning behind this breathing is that someone is nearing the end of their life. Julie McFadden, 41, is a palliative care nurse who looks after dying people. Based in sunny Los Angeles she's built up a huge following online by sharing her understanding to help people not be scared of death.
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