Breath sounds can be either normal or abnormal. These sounds come from the lungs when you breathe in or out. These sounds can be heard using a stethoscope or simply when breathing.

Abnormal breath sounds can indicate a lung problem, such as:

an obstruction
inflammation
an infection
fluid in the lungs
asthma
Listening to breath sounds is an important part of diagnosing many different medical conditions.

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