Where are vesicular breath sounds heard?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the locations in the body where vesicular breath sounds can be detected during auscultation. Vesicular breath sounds are typically associated with normal lung function and are most often heard over the peripheral lung areas.
Answer
Below the second rib at the base of the lungs.
Vesicular breath sounds are heard over most of both lungs, most easily below the second rib at the base of the lungs.
Answer for screen readers
Vesicular breath sounds are heard over most of both lungs, most easily below the second rib at the base of the lungs.
More Information
Vesicular breath sounds are considered normal and are usually heard over most of the lung fields.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse vesicular sounds with bronchial or bronchovesicular sounds, which are heard in different areas and have different characteristics.
Sources
- Vesicular Breath Sounds - MEDZCOOL - youtube.com
- Medical News Today - Vesicular Breath Sounds - medicalnewstoday.com
- Normal breath sounds - RnCeus.com - rnceus.com
