Breathing Sounds

Question 1

Snoring

Answer 1

Occurs when upper airway is partially obstructed, usually by the tongue

Question 2

Stridor

Answer 2

Upper Airway Obstruction

Harsh, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration and characteristic of an upper airway obstruction such as croup.

Question 3

Wheezing

Answer 3

Lower Airway Obstruction

Whistling sound due to narrowing of the airways by edema, bronchoconstriction, or foreign materials.

Question 4

Rhonchi

Answer 4

Lower Airway Obstruction
Usually associated with bronchitis and pneumonia
Rattling sounds in the larger airways associated with excessive mucus or other material.

Question 5

Crackles

Answer 5

Fluid in lungs often with pneumonia

Question 6

Pleural friction rub

Answer 6

Sounds like dried pieces of leather rubbing together.