PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -What is a stethoscope? The stethoscope is a device that helps physicians or healthcare providers primarily to listen to the sounds generated internally by your heart, lungs and intestinal tract. It is also used to check blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the early 19th century, doctors listened to a patient’s heartbeat and breath sounds by placing an ear directly to the patient’s chest or back.

Detailed explanation-3: -We use our stethoscope to listen to your lungs in different places on your chest and back, checking for things like infection or fluid in the lungs, or wheezing, which is caused by an abnormal tightness the tubes that bring air into the lungs (called bronchi).