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What does it mean when you use a stethoscope and hear what sounds like bowl sound (gurgling) in the lungs?

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Dr. David Hicks answered

Normal: Bowel sound are at times transmitted to the lower chest but hiatal hernia may casue the same.

Answered 12/31/2019

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A member asked:

What does it mean when you use a stethoscope and hear what sounds like bowl sound (gurgling) in the lungs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Hicks answered

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