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Breath sounds
Definition:
Breath sounds are the noises produced by the structures of the lungs during breathing.
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Breath Sounds
Normal lung sounds occur in all parts of the chest area, including above the collarbones and as low as the bottom of the rib cage.
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Listening to the lungs for abnormal breath sounds. Soft crackling sounds (crepitations or rales) may be a sign that heart failure has caused fluid to build up in the lungs.
An examination of the abdomen.
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lungs - breath sounds, breathing pattern
heart sounds and femoral (in the groin) pulses
abdomen - presence of masses or hernias
genitals and anus - for open passage of urine and stool
arms and legs - movement and development ...
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Low levels of blood oxygen
Loss of normal breath sounds in the part of the chest where the lung is deflated
A hollow sound when the fingers are tapped on part of the chest
A shift in the normal location of heart sounds ...
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If the disorder is severe, there may be crackles in the lungs, decreased breath sounds, or other signs of fluid in the space around the lungs (pleural effusion).
If fluid has accumulated in the pericardial sac, it may show on: ...
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Check for normal breathing, taking no more than 10 seconds: Look for chest motion, listen for breath sounds, and feel for the person's breath on your cheek and ear. Do not consider gasping to be normal breathing.
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