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rhonchi

Abnormal musical sounds produced by air passing through narrowed bronchi. It is generally expiratory. Also known as coarse, dry or gurgling rales. In many respects, seems similar to wheezes.

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References

  1. The Bantom Medical Dictionary, Bantom Books, New York 1981
  2. DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition, RL DeGowin (ed), McGraw Hill, NY 1994, pg 307