A mother brings her infant to you because of a "rattle" in his chest with breathing. Which of the following would you hear if there were a problem in the upper airway?

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It is important to distinguish upper airway sounds from lower because many benign conditions cause upper airway noise, such as viral upper respiratory infections. It is reassuring to hear the same noises at the nose as at the chest. Lower respiratory conditions also are generally symmetric, and sounds are louder at the upper chest versus the lower chest. They are usually very harsh and loud, which concerns parents.

A Mother Brings Her Infant to You Because of a "Rattle