Wheezes
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In this case, expiratory wheezes are heard over most of the chest wall. This may indicate widespread airflow obstruction, for example in patients with asthma.
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Authored by Diane Wrigley, PA. Medically reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.