26K views · 144 reactions | Respiratory sounds on lung auscultation Normal/pathological sounds made easy to learn and understand | Cardiovascular Education | Facebook

Let's take a closer look at some of the sounds you might hear when auscultating your clients' lungs! 👇 🫁 Rales (crackles): there are two types...fine and course - fine crackles are like short, high-pitched pops, while coarse crackles are lower-pitched and last longer 🫁 Rhonchi: indicate airflow obstruction and have a characteristic low-pitched snoring sound 🫁 Wheezes: high-pitched sounds that signal narrowed airways 🫁 Stridor: high-pitched sound in the neck area that indicates upper airway

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