Rhonchi - low-pitched Wheezes - Auscultation Lesson

Low-pitched wheezes (rhonchi) are continuous, both inspiratory and expiratory, low-pitched adventitious lung sounds that are similar to wheezes. They often have a snoring, gurgling or rattle-like quality. Rhonchi occur in the bronchi. Sounds defined as rhonchi are heard in the chest wall where bronchi occur, not over any alveoli. Rhonchi usually clear after coughing.

Listen

virtual auscultation of patient torso




auscultation position of patient

The patient's position is seated.

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