Breath Sounds
Alternate Names : Breathing Sounds, Lung Sounds
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting an abnormal lung sound in detail may include:- time pattern
- When did it start?
- How long did it last?
- Is there a pattern to the occurrences?
- quality
- How would you describe it?
- relieving factors
- aggravating factors
- other
Note: Abnormal breath sounds are usually discovered by the health care provider, and the affected person may or may not have been aware of its presence.
The physical examination will include careful assessment of the lungs and breathing.
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:Interventions:
Treatment will depend on the disease that is causing the abnormal breath sounds.
After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to abnormal breath sounds to your personal medical record.
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