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Egophony - e 140

Egophony is a distinct sound often likened to the bleating of goats. It can be identified by asking patients to repeatedly say "Eeee" and listening attentively for higher intensity over abnormal lung areas. In comparison, healthy regions typically produce clear pronunciation with no particular nasal tone, as demonstrated on the Egophony - a lesson.

Auscultation Sounds

auscultation sound from lesson
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Patient Recording of Egophony - e 140

patient heart or lung sound
Egophony - e 140

Patient Recording - Half Speed

patient auscultation point for Egophony - e 140
Egophony - e 140

Position

Patient position for auscultation
The patient's position should be sitting.

Listening Tips for Egophony - e 140

Features:Ask patient to say "eeeeeee". Auscultate the lungs. Over healthy lung areas, the sound is understandable as an "e".

Waveform (Phonocardiogram)

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