A ____ is an abnormal rattle or cracklelike respiratory sound heard during inspiration (breathing in).

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Rale is the term used to describe an abnormal respiratory sound heard during inspiration, often described as a crackle or rattle. A bruit is an abnormal vascular sound, usually heard with a stethoscope. Rhonchus is a term used to describe a wheezing or snoring sound usually heard during expiration. Stridor is a high-pitched wheezing sound often heard during inspiration, usually indicating upper airway obstruction.

A ____ Is an Abnormal Rattle or Cracklelike Respiratory Sound