"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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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).
It is called moist lung sounds and is called Rales
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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.
Rhonchi is the medical term meaning abnormal snoring sounds when breathing.
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Kerley lines and kussmaul respirations begin with the letter K. Kerley lines are markers found on chest x-ray, and kussmaul respirations are an abnormal pattern of breathing.
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.
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The Pontine Respiratory Group stimulates abnormal breathing, called inspiration, during inhalation. The PRG consists of a network of neurons located in the rostral dorsal lateral pons.
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