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Basics of Lung Sounds

Bronchial Sounds

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Bronchial breath sounds are hollow, tubular sounds that are higher pitched compared to vesicular sounds. They can be auscultated over the trachea where they are considered normal.

There is a distinct pause in the sound between inspiration and expiration. I:E ratio is 1:3 .

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The recommended auscultation position for the stethoscope is the Chest wall position. For this sound, use stethoscope's Diaphragm.


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The recommended patient position is Seated

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1Vesicular - Normal
2Crackles - Fine (Rales)
3Crackles - Coarse (Rales)
4Wheeze
5Rhonchi - Low Pitched Wheezes
6Bronchial checkmark
7Pleural Rubs
8Bronchovesicular
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A synopsis of important sound features and timing for this abnormality.
Hollow, tubular sounds that are higher pitched. Considered abnormal if heard over the peripheral lung fields. Distinct pause in the sound between inspiration and expiration. Inspiration to expiration ratio of 1:2 or 1:3.
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