A pleural friction rub is a raspy breathing sound caused by inflammation of the tissues around your lungs. The sound is usually “grating” or “creaky.” It’s also been compared to the sound of walking ...

What does a pleural rub sound like?? A straightforward simile to help young clinicians learn what to listen for when auscultating a patient. When teaching a colleague about a pleural rub, explain that ...

Pleurisy, which is inflammation in the lining of your lungs (pleura) that causes pain when you breathe, doesn't always need treatment. But you should always see a doctor if you have chest pain or ...

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.

Pleurisy is an inflammation of the lung’s outer lining. It can cause a sharp, stabbing pain in the chest or shoulder when taking a deep breath. The tissue, called the pleura, between the lungs and the ...

Chest auscultation has long been considered a useful part of the physical examination, going back to the time of Hippocrates. However, it did not become a widespread practice until the invention of ...

FIBRINOUS pericarditis is a well known feature of the uremic state. However, fibrinous pleuritis with pleural pain and friction rub in uremia has received little recognition. During the past 18 months ...

If you have COPD, the sounds made by your lungs can help your doctor evaluate the state of your airways and whether your treatment is working. Types of COPD lung sounds include wheezing, crackling, ...