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Abnormal Breathing Sounds

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Dr. Franchesca Vermillion

Breathe in, breathe out. Other than the soft whoosh of air, no other sounds should be heard when your doctor listens to your lungs. Anything other than these regular breath sound is considered abnormal. When altered breath sounds are heard, they usually indicate a medical condition affecting the lungs or airways.