South African Journal of Physiotherapy (Sep 1980)

Ascultation of the chest

  • Stephen C. Morrison

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4102/sajp.v36i3.1446
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 36, no. 3
pp. 66 – 69

Abstract

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The stethoscope and its use are described. A current classification of breath sounds, voice sounds and adventitious sounds is presented, and its use in diagnosis outlined. Finally, the value of auscultation to the physiotherapist is discussed.