When auscultating breath sounds, the EMT should recognize rhonchi when he hears which of the following sounds?

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Rhonchi are characterized by rattling or low-pitched wheezing sounds that are heard mainly during inspiration and decrease or disappear when the patient coughs. They are often associated with secretions or mucus in the airways and can be heard in patients with conditions such as bronchitis or COPD. Crowing-like sounds (stridor) are heard when there is an obstruction in the upper airway, such as in cases of allergic reactions or croup. High-pitched wheezing sounds heard mainly during expiration are typical of asthma, while crackling or bubbling sounds are associated with fluid-filled alveoli, as in cases of pulmonary edema or pneumonia.

When Auscultating Breath Sounds, the EMT Should Recognize Rhonchi When