Breath sounds


Normal lung sounds occur in all parts of the chest area, including above the collarbones and as low as the bottom of the rib cage.


Breath sounds


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Review Date: 1/12/2011
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine (11/2/2009).
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