symptoms before death
One to Two Days Prior to Death. 1  Difficulty or inability to swallow. 2  Decrease in blood pressure. 3  Changes in breathing.  Congestion or respiratory 1  secretions. Restlessness.  Sleeping most of the 1  time. Mottlingâblotchiness to 2  skin. Surge of energy or alertness.  Fluctuating body 1  temperature. May or may not have  pain.