Basics of Lung Sounds Rhonchi - Low Pitched Wheezes Low pitched wheezes (rhonchi) are continuous, both inspiratory and expiratory, low pitched adventitious lung sounds that are similar to wheezes. They often have a snoring, gurgling or rattle-like quality. Rhonchi occur in the bronchi. Sounds defined as rhonchi are heard in the chest wall where bronchi occur, not over any alveoli. Rhonchi usually clear after coughing. play pause Position: Chest wall Chestpiece: Diaphragm Maneuver: Seated Waveform Skin and Ribs Blended View Lungs Move slider to reveal lungs Table of Contents 1Vesicular - Normal 2Crackles - Fine (Rales) 3Crackles - Coarse (Rales) 4Wheeze 5Rhonchi - Low Pitched Wheezes 6Bronchial 7Pleural Rubs 8Bronchovesicular Practice Drill