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auscultation
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listening to sounds within the body
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percussion
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tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the underlying structure
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pleural rub
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scratchy sound produced by the motion of inflamed or irritated pleural surfaces rubbing against each other; also called a friction rub
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rales (crackles)
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abnormal crackling sounds heard during inspiration when there is fluid, blood or pus in the alveoli
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sputum
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material expelled from the chest by coughing or clearing the throat
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stridor
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starined, high-pitched, noisy sound made on inspiration; associated with obstruction of the larynx or trachea
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wheezes
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continuous high-pitched whistling sounds heard when air is forced through a narrow space during inspiration or expiration
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