Which of the following lung sounds would be most likely heard in a client experiencing an asthma attack?

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Wheezes are high-pitched, squeaking, whistling sounds produced by airflow through narrowed small airways.They are heard mainly on expiration but may also be heard throughout the ventilatory cycle.Depending on their severity, wheezes can be further classified as mild, moderate, or severe.Rales are crackling sounds produced by fluid in the small airways or alveoli or by the snapping open of collapsed airways during inspiration.A pleural friction rub is a dry, coarse sound produced by irritated pleural surfaces rubbing together and is caused by inflammation of the pleura.

Which of the Following Lung Sounds Would Be Most Likely