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Med. Term. Review10
Abnormal breath sounds
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| pleural friction rub | creaking, grating, or rubbing sound of inflamed pleura |
| rales | irregular, crackling, or bubbling sounds during inspiration |
| rhonchi | humming, whistling, or snoring sounds during inspiration or expiration |
| stridor | high-pitched, harsh, crowing sound due to edema or obstruction in larynx or trachea |
| wheezes | high-pitched, whistling, or squeaking sounds during inspiration or expiration |