Abnormal Lung Sounds
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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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This video covers abnormal lung sounds. It explains that breath sounds, heard with a stethoscope or simply when breathing, can be normal or abnormal, that abnormal sounds can indicate a lung problem such as an obstruction, inflammation, infection, fluid in the lungs or asthma, and that listening to breath sounds is an important part of diagnosing many medical conditions.
Key points
- Explains breath sounds come from the lungs when breathing in or out and can be heard with a stethoscope or simply when breathing
- States breath sounds can be either normal or abnormal
- Lists problems abnormal sounds can indicate, including an obstruction, inflammation, an infection, fluid in the lungs and asthma
- Notes listening to breath sounds is an important part of diagnosing many different medical conditions
Video Overview
This video presents “Abnormal Lung Sounds” — 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. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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