Coarse Crackles (Rales) - Lesson

Essential Lung Sounds

Coarse crackles are also short, popping breath sounds. Compared to fine crackles they have a lower pitch but higher sound volume. Coarse crackles are usually longer in time.

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patient thorax when auscultating by stethoscope

patient position during auscultation

The patient was seated during auscultation.

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