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Crepitation Rale
Definition: Crepitation rale refers to a distinct sound heard during auscultation of the lungs, characterized by a crackling or popping noise. It is caused by the presence of fluid or mucus in the airways or by the collapse of small lung air sacs.
Examples:
- The doctor detected crepitation rales in the patient's lungs, indicating the presence of pneumonia.
- Upon listening to the chest, the physician noted the distinctive crepitation rales associated with bronchitis.
- Patients with congestive heart failure often present with crepitation rales as a result of fluid accumulation in the lungs.
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