Adventitious breath sounds are abnormal sounds resulting from unusual airflow through the lungs. They can be due to conditions, such as asthma or bronchitis. Anything that changes the normal airflow ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...