lung noises - crackling sounds while laying down

	Asked by Unregistered on Thu 24, Apr 2008 06:03am :
	I have developed a lung infection of sorts, I have a lot of crackling sounds while laying down- I have been diagnosed prior with asthma and take daily meds but this seems over and above--the noise while laying down, the crackling is my concern-HELP
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	Answer by Dr.Rohit Agarwal (doctor) on Fri 07, Aug 2009 12:48pm: Dear, It could be alveolitis (inflamation of alveoles) or subcutaneous emphysema (collection of air under skin). Consult your chest physician. Take care
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