breath sounds

Question 1

best heard on expiration, low pitched. described as course snoring or gurgling (sonorous rhonchus)

Answer 1

Rhonchi

Question 2

continuous, high-pitched hissing sound. sometimes called “sibilant rhonchus.” best heard on expiration, but also inspiration if you have asthma

Answer 2

Wheeze

Question 3

Described as discontinuous, interrupted or explosive sounds.
Sounds like rattling, bubbling or clicking
Fine crackles, or “crepitation,” are short, high-pitched sounds.
Coarse crackles are a lower pitch and last longer.
Likely to hear crackles on inspiration

Answer 3

Crackles (rales)

Question 4

what does crepitation mean?

Answer 4

a crackling or rattling sound.

Answer 5

Pleural rub