Flashcards in Adventitious Breath Sounds Deck (6)
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High pitched, discrete, discontinuous, sounds heard during the end of inspiration; not cleared by cough
Fine crackles
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Lower, more moist sound heard during the mid stage of inspiration; not cleared by cough
Medium crackles
2
Loud, bubbly noise heard during inspiration; not cleared by cough
Coarse crackles
3
Loud, low, coarse sounds like a snore most often heard continuously during inspiration or expiration; coughing may clear
Ronchi (sonorous wheeze)
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Musical noise sounding like a squeak; most often heard continuously during inspiration or expiration; usually louder during expiration
Wheeze (sibilant wheeze)
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