Bronchial breath sounds are hollow, tubular sounds that are higher pitched compared to vesicular sounds, often with a harsh quality. They can be auscultated over the large air passages where they are considered normal.
There is a distinct pause in the sound between inspiration and expiration.
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The patient's position is seated.
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