When you go for a sick visit or your annual checkup at your doctor's office, they will likely listen to your chest through a stethoscope. Part of what they're listening for is the sounds your lungs ...

Lung sounds are the noises a person makes as they breathe in and out, including sounds of regular breathing. However, wheezing, crackling, stridor, and other sounds can also occur, indicating an ...

Bibasilar crackles, or rales, are atypical lung sounds that doctors may hear during a physical examination. They can indicate mucus or fluid in the base of the lungs. Bibasilar crackles are abnormal ...