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The doctor listens to my lungs standing up as well as putting me on the exam is that cos of asthma?
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Listening to heart?: When a doctor listens to a patient's chest in the lying down, face up, position, he is often listening to the heart. Heart sounds and blood vessel sounds can change with changes in the body position.
Answered 2/18/2019
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Good Exam: There can be subtle differences on lung exam depending upon position. For example, in kids, some may wheeze audibly only while laying down. Good technique by your doctor!
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