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deep, slow or rapid, gasping breathing, commonly found in diabetic ketoacidosis

Kussmauls respirations

progressively deeper, faster breathing alternating gradually with shallow, slower breathing, indicating brainstem injury

Cheyne stokes respirations

irregular pattern of rate and depth with sudden, periodic episodes of apnea, indicating increased intracranial pressure

Biots respirations

deep, rapid respirations, indicating increased intracranial pressure

Central neurogenic hyperventilation

shallow, slow, or infrequent breathing, indicating brain anoxia

Agonal respirations

results from partial obstruction of the upper airway by the tongue

Snoring

results from the accumulation of blood, vomitus, or other secretions in the upper airway

Gurgling

harsh, high- pitched sound heard on inhalation, associated with laryngeal edema or constriction

Stridor

musical, squeaking, or whistling sound heard in inspiration and/ or expiration, associated with bronchiolar constriction

Wheezing

diminished or absent breath sounds are an ominous finding and indicate a serious problem with the airway, breathing, or both

Quiet

rales)— a fine, bubbling sound heard on inspiration, associated with fluid in the smaller bronchioles

Crackles

coarse, rattling noise heard on inspiration, associated with inflammation, mucus, or fluid in the bronchioles

Rhonchi

stiffness or flexibility of the lung tissue,

Compliance