..... is most likely heard with lung disease or pulmonary edema and ..... is most likely heard with a constricted airway.

PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY

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____ is most likely heard with lung disease or pulmonary edema and ____ is most likely heard with a constricted airway.

A	Crackles/wheezes
B	Wheezes/Crackles
C	loud harsh sound/loud high pitch sound
D	soft low pitch sounds/medium pitch sound

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Fine crackles are usually heard at the bases of lungs bilaterally, and progress apically as the edema worsens. Ronchi and wheeze may also be presenting signs. Tachycardia and hypotension may be present along with jugular venous distention.

Detailed explanation-2: -They tend to be produced in proximal and larger airways and are usually heard in lower lobes as low-pitched, scanty sounds, unchanged by cough or posture. Conditions in which these types of crackles predominate include COPD and asthma.

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