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what are basal crackles?
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Dr. HARRY OPSIMOSanswered
Pediatric Pulmonology 22 years experience
Noise on chest: 'crackles' refers to a specific sound a doctor hears when they listen with a stethoscope at your lungs. 'basal' usually refers to the location where they hear those crackles, the base of the lungs.
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