Wheeze - Polyphonic
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
Features:These are continuous, loud, multi-pitched soundsWaveform (Phonocardiogram)
Authors
These authors contributed the audio recordings and text found in this reference guide: Jon Keroes, MD,Diane Wrigley, PA, and David Lieberman.Medically reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.
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