Abnormal sound of lungs Flashcards
1
Q
Crackles
A
Fine crackles: High-pitched crackling (rubbing between fingers)
Coarse crackles: Low-pitched crackling (pulling apart velcro)
Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Asthma, and Emphysema
2
Q
Rhonchi
A
Low rattling/rumbling (snoring)
URI, Bronchitis and Pneumonia
3
Q
Wheezing
A
High-pitched “musical flute”
Asthma, Bronchitis and COPD
4
Q
Pleural Friction Rub
A
Low-pitched dry rubbing (walking on the creaky floor)
Lung cancer, Pneumonia, and Emphysema
5
Q
Stridor
A
High-pitched inspiratory whistle (seal barking)
