Respiratory sounds

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🫁 Anatomy of the Respiratory System The respiratory is broken down into the upper respiratory tract and the lower respiratory tract. The Upper Respiratory Tract Includes: 1️⃣ Nasal passages 2️⃣ Sinuses 3️⃣ Pharynx 4️⃣ Larynx ⭐️ Key functions: Air filtration, humidification, smell, coughing, speaking, swallowing The Lower Respiratory Tract Includes: 1️⃣ Trachea 2️⃣ Bronchi 3️⃣ Bronchioles 4️⃣ Alveoli ⭐️ Key functions: Gas exchange, sound production, and maintaining acid-base balance

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Lung sounds are heard when air moves in the respiratory system. Learn about abnormal breath sounds like wheezing, rhonchi, stridor, crackles, and more!

Rhonchi and rales are types of airway sounds that can be heard with a stethoscope. Learn what these could mean for your health and how they’re treated.