rhonchi

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Introduction

Abnormal musical sounds produced by air passing through narrowed bronchi. It is generally expiratory. Also known as coarse, dry or gurgling rales. In many respects, seems similar to wheezes.

More general terms

References

  1. The Bantom Medical Dictionary, Bantom Books, New York 1981
  2. DeGowin & DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 6th edition, RL DeGowin (ed), McGraw Hill, NY 1994, pg 307