Wheeze - Monophonic 200

Learning with Littmann - Lung Sounds

This is an example of monophonic wheezes, which are loud, continuous sounds occurring in inspiration, expiration or throughout the respiratory cycle. The constant pitch of these sounds creates a musical tone. The tone is lower in pitch compared to other adventitious breath sounds. The single tone suggests the narrowing of a larger airway. These lung sounds are heard over anterior, posterior and lateral chest walls. These sounds can be more intense over lung areas affected by partial obstructions.

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patient torso with stethoscope chestpiece

The patient's position is sitting.

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