Although crackles have long been regarded as a hallmark finding in physical examinations, a new study has revealed their unreliability not only among human physicians but also in artificial ...

Researchers developed a novel device that detects abnormal breathing sounds to predict whether an ICU patient is likely to suffer from respiratory complications after removal from a mechanical ...

Rales, or crackles in your lungs, can indicate excess fluid in the lungs. They may occur with other symptoms depending on the underlying cause. Have you ever wondered what your doctor is listening for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Wheeze, crackles and rhonchi can be detected by an AI algorithm in the TytoCare device. The TytoCare device is ...

Lung sounds: Wheezing and crackling noises might be more than just a sign of sickness in lung disease, reveals a new study. Wheezing and crackling in the lungs could be the sounds of progressing lung ...

When these airways become constricted, the chest may feel tight or congested, and a wheeze can often be heard. Other sounds to look out for, discussed below.

A novel computer-assisted stethoscope offers clinicians real-time help in identifying respiratory sounds that can be difficult to classify on chest auscultation, according to a research letter ...

Chest auscultation is frequently used in the clinical examination of patients. This article explains the clinical procedure for chest auscultation and provides a guide to interpreting findings.

A 63-year-old man presented with a 10-year history of cough with copious purulent sputum and progressive exertional shortness of breath. His medical history was remarkable only for chronic sinusitis.

Doctors know they're the sounds of lung problems, but it turns out they might be more than symptoms--crackling and wheezing could be the sounds of a disease progressing, a University of Michigan ...