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Abnormal Breathing Sound[1]
Abnormal Breathing Sound[1]
Causes-Asthama ,pneumonia,COPD
• COARSE • FINE
• Low pitched
• Similar to snore
• due to movements of fluid and secretion in larger
airways or blockage
• Causes- cystic fibrosis ,pneumonia
• Treatment- bronchodilators ,coughing
STRIDOR
• High pitched
• Caused due to blockage of upper airways.
• Most common in children
• Mainly observed during inspiration.
• Causes-laryngomalcia, croup, subglottic stenosis
PLUERAL RUB