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1
Q

What is the cause of crackles?

A

Fluid or secretions in the airway

2
Q

When do you hear crackles?

A

On inspiration ( sounds like Rice Krispies in milk)

3
Q

What are some factors that can cause crackles?

A
  1. ) pneumonia
  2. ) bronchitis
  3. ) edema
4
Q

What is another name for crackles?

A

Rales

5
Q

What are the characteristics of wheezes?

A

High pitch musical sounds

6
Q

When do you hear wheezing?

A

On inspiration and expiration

7
Q

What are the possible causes of wheezing?

A
  1. ) allergic reactions
  2. ) Asthma
  3. ) smoking
8
Q

Wheezes can often be heard without a____

A

Stethoscope

9
Q

_____ air will help relieve symptoms of wheezing

A

Humidified

10
Q

What are the characteristics of stridor?

A

High pitch harsh sound heard in upper airway

11
Q

What is usual cause of stridor ?

A
  1. ) Laryngeal spasm or

2. ) swelling croup and epiglottis

13
Q

Stridor is often confused with___

A

Wheezing

14
Q

Which age group is stridor often seen?

A

Children

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