Breath Sounds
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Breath sounds are the noises produced by the structures of the lungs during breathing.
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Alternative Names
Lung sounds; Breathing sounds
Considerations
The lung sounds are best heard with a stethoscope. This is called auscultation.
Normal lung sounds occur in all parts of the chest area, including above the collarbones and at the bottom of the rib cage. Using a stethoscope, the doctor may hear normal breath sounds, decreased or absent breath sounds, and abnormal breath...
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Breathing sounds: abnormal (stridor)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stridor is an abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing sound caused by a blockage in the throat or voice box (larynx). It is usually heard when... Read more »
Heart murmurs and other sounds
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chest sounds - murmurs; Heart sounds - abnormal; Murmur - innocent; Innocent murmur; Systolic heart murmur; Diastolic heart murmur Home Care ... Read more »
Breathing difficulty
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Breathing difficulty involves a sensation of difficult or uncomfortable breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air.See also: Difficulty... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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