Abnormal lung sounds
Abnormal lung sounds are sounds that are not normally heard over a specific are of the thorax. To describe the pitch of an Abnormal lung sounds , the experts recommend the use of such as high, moderate, or low for example, high-pitched wheezes were auscultated. For the intensity or loudness Abnormal lung sounds , words such as faint, soft, mild, moderate, or loud should be used-for example, loud bronchial breath sounds were auscultated. the part of the respiratory cycle the Abnormal lung sounds occurs should be recorded - for example, crackles were heard during inspiration, expiration, or both. In addition, include mention of when the Abnormal lung sounds occurs during inspiration- for example, late - respiratory crackles. Also document the magnitude of the Abnormal lung sounds - for example, small, scant, or profuse crackles. Always record the precise location over the chest the Abnormal lung sounds in auscultated - for example , expiratory wheeze were noted over the right lower anterior lobe.