Ascultation of the chest

Stephen C. Morrison

doi:10.4102/sajp.v36i3.1446

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Ascultation of the chest

Stephen C. Morrison

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Stephen C. Morrison, Respiratory Clinic, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa

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Abstract

The stethoscope and its use are described. A current classification of breath sounds, voice sounds and adventitious sounds is presented, and its use in diagnosis outlined. Finally, the value of auscultation to the physiotherapist is discussed.

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