These devices can detect and classify various lung sounds, such as crackles and wheezes, with impressive accuracy rates of up to 95%[1]. This technology not only improves the accuracy of diagnoses ...

Bilateral breath sounds with good air entry are the normal finding. Listen for the presence of crackles (simulated by rolling a lock of hair between fingers near the ear), wheezes (musical quality ...

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In addition to shortness of breath, there may be abnormal crackling sounds as you breathe from just under the skin of the neck or chest (known as crepitus). Spontaneous pneumothorax occurs when a lung ...

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If pneumonia is suspected, your healthcare provider will review your medical history (including recent travel), perform a physical exam (including listening for lung sounds), and order a battery of ...

Jan. 9, 2025 — Researchers have shown that a test called ORACLE can predict lung cancer survival at the point of diagnosis better than currently used clinical risk factors. This could help ...