Asked by Nuria Sastre on Jul 07, 2024
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A whistling sound caused by obstruction of the air passageway associated with asthma is termed:
A) Cheyne-Stokes.
B) rale.
C) stridor.
D) wheeze.
Wheeze
A high-pitched sound produced by air moving through narrowed respiratory airways, often heard in asthmatic conditions.
Cheyne-Stokes
A pattern of breathing characterized by a gradual increase in the depth of breathing followed by a decrease, resulting in temporary stoppages of breathing; often associated with serious illness.
- Understand the significance of specific sounds or symptoms in diagnosing respiratory conditions.
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Maddie SchwietersJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A whistling sound caused by obstruction of the air passageway is typically associated with asthma and is referred to as a wheeze. Cheyne-Stokes refers to an abnormal breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of deep and shallow breathing or cessation of breathing. Rales are rattling sounds that may be heard during inspiration and expiration and are associated with fluid in the airways. Stridor is a high-pitched wheezing sound that may be heard during inspiration and is associated with upper airway obstruction.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of specific sounds or symptoms in diagnosing respiratory conditions.
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