When you go for a sick visit or your annual checkup at your doctor's office, they will likely listen to your chest through a stethoscope. Part of what they're listening for is the sounds your lungs ...

Make sure that the listening area is quiet, and importantly, do not listen through the patient's clothing. Warm your stethoscope either by carrying it in your pants pocket or by vigorously rubbing it.

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A model with knowledge of wheeze when resting and simple patient traits predicted odds for small airways ...

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She constantly felt the need to clear her throat. Then she started to feel winded on stairs. A flurry of tests narrowed down the cause. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. One of the first things she noticed was ...

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