Vesicular breath sounds are a type of breath sound. They are often soft, low-pitched sounds. Having vesicular breath sounds is normal, but changes in those sounds can be a sign of a lung condition. As ...

NWO researcher Mireille Oud is working on a computer program to evaluate the respiratory sounds made by asthma patients. It would seem that a microphone just under the Adam’s apple may be sufficient ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution are at an increased risk for developing asthma and persistent ...

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.

Bronchial breath sounds are different noises your doctor can hear when listening to your breathing. Atypical sounds can indicate an underlying condition. Bronchial breath sounds, or lung sounds, are ...

World Asthma Day 2025: Coughing is one of the most common symptoms people experience—whether it’s due to a cold, an allergy, or simply irritation in the throat. But what happens when that cough ...

Why do we differentiate between virus-induced wheezing and asthma? Infants and toddlers with the former have recurrent episodes of wheezing and cough that can be prolonged and persistent, the trigger ...

In utero exposure to bisphenol A appeared associated with greater odds of asthma and wheeze among school-age girls, according to a study published in Environment International. However, exposure to ...

"Since wheezing is associated with so many conditions, it is difficult to be sure of what is wrong with a patient just based on the wheeze, so we're working on understanding how wheezing sounds are ...

The distinctive whistling sound that accompanies some allergic reactions represents more than a minor inconvenience for millions of Americans. This sound, known as allergic wheezing, serves as an ...

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