Which of the following are true of early inspiratory crackles?
1) They most often occur in COPD patients.
2) They generally indicate severe airway obstruction.
3) They are affected by coughing or positional change.
4) They are usually scant (few in number).

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Early inspiratory crackles are most often associated with COPD (1) and generally indicate severe airway obstruction (2). They are usually scant (4) and are not typically affected by coughing or positional change.

Which of the Following Are True of Early Inspiratory Crackles