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"Crackles" are a very descriptive term for the sound whose medical name is rales. Rales may be a sign of pneumonia, among other conditions.

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Abnormal rattle or cracklelike respiratory sound heard during inspiration?

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What is an abnormal rattle or cracklelike respiratory sound heard during inspiration breathing in?

This happenes to me alot. it means that you have mucus or inflation in your lungs or esophogus. its not a big deal. But it is a good idea to check with your docter just in case!Person wasn't asking why. It's rale. Pronounced Rahl.A rale (RAHL) also known as a crackle, is an abnormal crackle-like lung sound heard through a stethoscope during inspiration (Breathing in).


What is the medical term meaning abnormal rattly respiratory sound heard while listening to the chest while the patient is breathing?

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What is an abnormal rattley respirator sound heard while listening to the chest while the patient is breathing?

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Listening to air flow from a victim's nose or mouth can help determine if they are breathing properly. You should listen for normal, rhythmic breath sounds coming from both the nose and mouth. Absence of sound, wheezing, gurgling, or other abnormal sounds may indicate airway obstruction or respiratory distress.


What is the medical term meaning abnormal snoring sounds when breathing?

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What are some respiratory system words that begin with the K?

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What is an abnormal respiratory sound heard on an auscultation?

An abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation could be an indication of fluid in the lungs and reduced airflow to the part of the lungs. Abnormal respiratory sounds may come in the form of rales, rhonchi, stridor, or wheezing.


What is abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation?

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Nerve impulses that stimulate inspiration originate in which respiratory center?

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The respiratory disease that causes abnormal dilation of the alveolar space is?

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