Respiratory Sounds
| Definition: |
Noises, normal and abnormal, heard on auscultation over any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT. |
| Also Called: |
Rhonchi,Stridor,Rales,Pleural Rub,Wheezing |
Respiratory Sounds Categories.
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Snoring - Rough, noisy breathing during sleep, due to vibration of the uvula and soft palate. |
Respiratory Sounds Definitions and Terms
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