Why do doctors ask for deep breaths using stethoscope?

Answer 1

The stethoscope is used to listen to breath sounds in order to find serious lung / chest disorders. Depending on the sound it can indicate a number of illnesses. The 4 main sounds are:

Rhonchi - This basically sounds like a "snoring sound"

Rales - Described as clicking, rattling or bubbling.

Wheezing - sort of a high pitched whistling noise

Stridor - harsh vibratory sound

Rhonchi occurs when the airway is obstructed

Rales will occur when air opens up spaces that are normally closed to airflow

Wheezing can indicate an inflamed and/or narrowed airway such as bronchial tube

Stridor occurs when the trachea has a blockage

Answer 2

So they can hear how your breathing sounds. If it sounds congested or abnormal, they know to check for something.

Answer 3

Using a stethoscope, the listener can hear normal and abnormal respiratory, cardiac, pleural, arterial, venous, uterine, fetal and intestinal sounds.

Answer 4

A doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to your heart.When they do this,they also listen to your heart-beat.

Answer 5

The closing of the valves