In a doctor's physical exam, what can be told from listening with stethosco!


Question: In a doctor's physical exam, what can be told from listening with stethoscope on back when breathing deeply?
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The doctor is listening to your breath sounds to see if they sound normal or if there are any wheezes or crackles. Wheezing would mean that your airways are tight and narrow or they may be obstructed somehow. This happens in people with asthma for example. Crackles occur if there is fluid in your lungs. You can hear crackles when you have an infection such as pneumonia or bronchitis.




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