Wheeze - Polyphonic Reference Guide
Wheeze - Polyphonic
Polyphonic wheezes are loud, musical and continuous. These breath sounds occur in expiration and inspiration and are heard over anterior, posterior and lateral chest walls. These sounds are associated with COPD and more severe asthma.Patient Recording
Patient Recording - Half Speed Playback
Position
The patient's position should be sitting.
Listening Tips
S1:Systole:
S2:
Diastole:
Features:These are continuous, loud, multi-pitched sounds
