Respiratory Examination 8: Ausculation
Using a stethoscope 
  • Ask the patient to take deep breaths through the open mouth
     
  • Listen for breath sounds
     
  • Vocal resonance can also be used instead of tactile vocal fremitus
     
   
 
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