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Rhonchi are low-pitched, continuous sounds heard during auscultation of the lungs that indicate the presence of mucus in the airways. They are usually caused by conditions such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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What is the difference between rhonchi and rhonchus?

Rhonchi is the plural form of the word rhonchus. Rhonchi refers to continuous low-pitched sounds heard during auscultation of the lungs, typically caused by airway obstruction or secretions.


What is icd code for rhonchi?

786.7


Is rhonchi plural or singular?

actually, its plural


Rhonchi which are whistling sounds made in the throat are also called?

Rhonchi are whistling sounds made by humans in the throat part of the body. These sounds are also referred to as gurgles.


Rattling sounds due to obstruction of large airways?

Rhonchi


When someone has an upper airway obstruction you may hear sounds like?

rhonchi


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

Rhonchi is the medical term meaning abnormal snoring sounds when breathing.


What is the plural of rhonchus?

The plural form of rhonchus, a continuous snorelike sound in the throat or bronchial tubes, due to a partial obstruction, is rhonchi.


What scrabble words end with letters chi?

Bronchi Elenchi Fiaschi Gnocchi Hibachi Penuchi Rhonchi Chichi Kimchi Litchi Lichi


What is the medical term meaning rumbling sound heard on auscultation usally caused by thick secretions or contractions of airways?

Rhonchi are rumbling sounds generated by thick secretions in the lungs.


What words start with r and end with i?

radii reguli, renvoi, rhombi, romaji, rubati, rumaki, rabboni, rappini, ravioli, rhizopi, rhonchi, rilievi, ripieni, renminbi, retiarii, rigatoni, ranunculi, rhinoceri, ricercari, recitativi, rhomboidei, ritornelli


Which sound occurs during breathing as the results of a partially obstructed airway?

The sound is called a stridor (high pitched wheezing). See related link. The answer is rhonchus or rhonchi, which is loud rumbling sounds heard on auscultation (during inhalation) of bronchi obstructed by sputum.