What does Abnormal breath sounds mean?	Lung sounds differing from normal that may indicate disease or another condition; detected with auscultation.<br><br><small>Priority A · Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 8</small>
What does Auscultation mean?	Listening to breath sounds with a stethoscope.<br><br><small>Priority A · Respiratory System 2026.pptx slides 8, 13</small>
What does Normal breath sounds (course description) mean?	Like soft wind through a tunnel.<br><br><small>Priority A · Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 8</small>
What does Pleural friction rub mean?	Creaking or grating from inflammation of the pleura.<br><br><small>Priority A · Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 8</small>
What does Crackles mean?	Irregular crackling or bubbling, associated with fluid or infection in the alveoli.<br><br><small>Priority A · Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 8</small>
What does Rhonchi mean?	Humming, whistling, or snoring, associated with mucus or foreign-body obstruction.<br><br><small>Priority A · Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 8</small>
What does Stridor mean?	High-pitched crowing, associated with edema or obstruction.<br><br><small>Priority A · Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 8</small>
What does Wheezes mean?	High-pitched whistling or squeaking, associated with an asthma attack or reaction.<br><br><small>Priority A · Respiratory System 2026.pptx slide 8</small>