Bronchial Breath Sounds: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Bronchial Breath Sounds

Pulmonary Consolidation

Bronchial Breath Sounds Bronchial breath sounds often result from consolidation within lung parenchyma with a patent airway leading to the involved area. [emedicine.medscape.com]

breath sounds) to the periphery. [meded.ucsd.edu]

Consolidation: bronchial breath sounds, bronchophony, pectoriloquy, possible splinting on the (pneumonia) affected side. [nurseslearning.com]

Lung Abscess

On examination of the chest there will be features of consolidation such as localized dullness on percussion and bronchial breath sounds. [en.wikipedia.org]

(right over the abscess) increased tactile & vocal fremitus, crackles & rhonchi, dull percussion note, bronchial breath sounds, diminished breath sounds what are the results [quizlet.com]

Auscultation revealed bronchial breath sounds in the right mammary, infraaxillary, and right interscapular areas. Rest of the examination was normal. [atmph.org]

Lobar Pneumonia

Breath sounds are often asymmetric with pleural rubs and egophony. Tales and bronchial breath sounds are also commonly heard on auscultation. [symptoma.com]

On auscultation, crackles and bronchial breath sounds are audible. [amboss.com]

Key features on physical examination are dullness to percussion in a lobar pattern, bronchial breathing and adventitious breath sounds. [radiopaedia.org]

Atelectasis

When the doctor listens to the lungs through a stethoscope (ausculation), diminished or bronchial breath sounds may be heard. [encyclopedia.com]

Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia

A 24-year-old Chinese woman presented with cough, chest pain, weight loss, low grade fever and bronchial breath sounds on auscultation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Aspiration Pneumonia

On examination of the chest there will be features of consolidation such as localized dullness on percussion and bronchial breath sounds. [en.wikipedia.org]

breath sounds, or egophony) •An elevated total white blood cell (WBC) count (> 12,000 cells/mm3) or leucopenia (WBC < 4,000 cells/mm3) or elevated immature neutrophils (> [clinicaltrialsregister.eu]

On physical examination, findings may include periodontal disease (primarily noted as gingivitis), bad breath, fever, bronchial breath sounds and rales over a consolidated [emedicine.com]

Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Severe or mixed type (Type III) presented auscultatory abnormalities and variegated sounds, i. e. bronchial breath sounds in 10/15 (66.7%) and coarse crackles in 12/15 (80.0 [jstage.jst.go.jp]

Breath Sounds Dull chest pain, tightness, or discomfort [4] Dyspnea [4] Haemoptysis (late stage symptom) Associated Co-morbidities HIV/AIDS - due to comprised immunosuppressive [physio-pedia.com]

Patients with pulmonary TB may have the following: Abnormal breath sounds, especially over the upper lobes or involved areas Rales or bronchial breath signs, indicating lung [emedicine.medscape.com]

Gram-Negative Pneumonia

• He has reduced tactile fremitus, dullness to percussion, bronchial breath sounds and crackles at left 6-9 rib-interspaces posteriorly. 2-Nov-12 2. 2-Nov-12 3. [slideshare.net]

On lung examination, you note bronchial breath sounds and dullness to percussion over the right lower lung lobe. [slideshare.net]

Physical examination of the lungs may be normal, but often shows decreased expansion of the chest on the affected side, bronchial breathing on auscultation with a stethoscope [proz.com]

Bacterial Pneumonia

breath sounds or fine cracks over the affected area ? [physio-pedia.com]

More than 90% will have a focal lung exam (most often crackles, bronchial breath sounds, or dullness to percussion). [clinicaladvisor.com]

Signs include fever, tachypnea, tachycardia, crackles, bronchial breath sounds, egophony (E to A change—said to occur when, during auscultation, a patient says the letter [merckmanuals.com]

Pleural Effusion

Above the effusion, where the lung is compressed, there may be bronchial breathing sounds and egophony. [en.wikipedia.org]

sounds Decreased Vocal resonance Bronchial breathing or aegophony (bleating vocal resonance) over top of effusion, due to lung compression Differential diagnosis of pleural [oxfordmedicaleducation.com]

[…] examination will usually pick up effusion >500ml SOB Cough Chest pain Reduced chest wall movement Mediastinal deviation away (if large) Stony dullness to percussion Decreased breath [oxfordmedicaleducation.com]

Pulmonary Histoplasmosis

Other findings on the left side included decreased chest expansion, increased tactile vocal fremitus, dull percussion note, and bronchial breath sounds. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Pericardial Effusion

Larger effusions cause muffled heart sounds and, rarely, Ewart's sign (dullness to percussion, bronchial breath sounds, and egophony below the angle of the left scapula). [clevelandclinicmeded.com]

Pulmonary Nocardiosis

On auscultation, bronchial breath sounds were heard in the right interscapular region. The leukocyte count was mildly raised at 12,600/μl. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Allergic Asthma

During an asthma attack, the muscles that surround the bronchial tubes constrict, narrowing the air passages and making it extremely difficult to breathe. [acaai.org]

Other common symptoms are wheezing and a rattling sound in the chest. [acaai.org]

Bronchogenic Carcinoma

breath sounds. [slideshare.net]

Partial bronchial obstruction may cause  monophonic, unilateral wheeze that fails to clear 18. [slideshare.net]

 It is often dry but secondary infection may cause purulent sputum Haemoptysis  Haemoptysis is common, especially with central bronchial tumours. 16. [slideshare.net]

Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Respiratory system exam revealed bronchial breath sounds in the right infraclavicular area. Admission baseline investigations showed anemia. [casesjournal.biomedcentral.com]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Summary COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) makes it hard for you to breathe. The two main types are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The main cause of COPD is long-term exposure to substances that irritate and damage the lungs. This is usually cigarette smoke. Air pollution, chemical fumes, or dust can[…] [medlineplus.gov]

Pulmonary Edema

We report a case of a 31-year-old healthy man with marathon-induced pulmonary edema. Chest radiograph revealed pulmonary edema without cardiomegaly. Contrast-enhanced chest computed tomography (CT) revealed transient pulmonary edema without filling-defect in pulmonary arteries. As marathon running increases in[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pneumococcal Pneumonia

We describe a case of bacteremic, leukopenic pneumococcal pneumonia with respiratory failure, accompanied by diabetic ketoacidosis and hypothermia. Pulmonary leukostasis may play a role in the pathogenesis of the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in pneumococcal pneumonia. The patient recovered with[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pulmonary Infarction

We present a case of lung metastasis manifesting as lung infarction by mucin and tumor embolization. The radiograph and high-resolution CT showed multiple focal consolidations with ground glass attenuation in subpleural areas of both lungs. Diagnosis was made by open lung biopsy, which revealed pulmonary infarction[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Bronchioloalveolar Carcinoma

Two Japanese females complained of cough and bronchorrhea for which chest radiographs showed infiltrate in the lungs. The patients were subsequently diagnosed as having bronchioloalveolar carcinoma by transbronchial lung biopsy. After receiving systemic chemotherapy, their symptoms were slightly improved. A few[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chylothorax

Chylothorax Chest X-ray showing bilateral chylothorax Specialty Respiratory medicine Symptoms None, breathlessness Complications Dehydration, malnutrition, abnormal electrolyte levels, weakened immune system Types Low output, high output Causes Complication of surgery, trauma, cancer, infections, lymph vessel[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Unresolved Pneumonia

At the end of 2 months, bronchial breath sound almost disappeared, radiological improvement was observed and continuation phase was started. [lungindia.com]

[…] high fever, tachycardia or bradycardia, bronchial breath sounds, dullness to percussion, pallor -Work up: CXR, CMP, CBC, CT, bronchoscopy -prognosis: normal resolution of [quizlet.com]

breath sounds or fine cracks over the affected area ? [physio-pedia.com]

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis Other names Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) Micrograph showing features characteristic of granulomatosis with polyangiitis – a vasculitis and granulomas with multi-nucleated giant cells. H&E stain. Specialty Immunology, Rheumatology Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), previously known as[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Mycoplasma pneumonia Other names Walking pneumonia Specialty Infectious disease, pulmonology Mycoplasma pneumonia (also known as "walking pneumonia") is a form of bacterial pneumonia caused by the bacterial species Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Pathophysiology[edit] Mycoplasma pneumoniae is spread through respiratory[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Staphylococcal Pneumonia

A case of community acquired staphylococcal pneumonia is reported with the unusual complication, in an adult, of multiple pneumatoceles. Recognition of this prevented inappropriate management. The patient also developed the toxic shock syndrome. In contrast to infants with pneumatoceles, recovery of lung function[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Inhalation of Noxious Gases

Seite 31 - refer to airborne concentrations of substances and represent conditions under which it is believed that nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed day after day without adverse effect. ‎ Seite 128 - Irritant: A chemical, which is not corrosive, but which causes a reversible inflammatory effect on[…] [books.google.de]

Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis ( EGPA ), also known as allergic granulomatosis, [2] is an extremely rare autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of small and medium-sized blood vessels ( vasculitis ) in persons with a history of airway allergic hypersensitivity ( atopy ). It usually manifests in three[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Bronchiectasis

Abstract The British Thoracic Society (BTS) has recently published a guideline for the management of non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis in children and adults. This paper summarises the key recommendations applicable to the primary care setting. The key points are: Think of the diagnosis of bronchiectasis[…] [dx.doi.org]

Legionnaires' Disease

Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2018 Feb 20;115(8):E1730-E1739. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1718679115. Epub 2018 Feb 5. Author information 1 Department of Economics, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523. 2 Department of Epidemiology, Colorado School of Public Health, Fort Collins, CO 80523. 3 Department of Civil &[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]