A member asked:

I have diminished lung sounds. should i see doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Yes: If you have any symptoms like fatigue, cough, chest pain, shortness of breath, by all means get it checked out. The differential diagnosis includes restrictive lung disease, congestive heart failure. Pneumonia and malfunctioning stethescope (if no symptoms and all lung fields are involved).

Dr Harper agreed

Answered 5/1/2014

4.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have diminished lung sounds. should i see doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Dr Harper agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

What lung sounds do doctors hear in a patient with influenza?

A member asked:

Six year old coughing for a month sounds like he coughs stuff up but doc said try diff med and nothing works he said lungs are clear , he has no fever?

A member asked:

Went to fam doc twice she listened to my lungs said both times they sound good i can breath but i feel like im forcing deep breaths in every 30 secs or so. She said anxiety but its been going on for a week. Can she tell how ljngs are listening?

A member asked:

I have whistling when exhaling. Doctor said lungs sound clear and the whistling is heard over the neck. X rays, laryngoscopy, PFT all normal. Causes?

A member asked:

2 days I've felt like it harder 2breathe Went to a doc n he said my lungs & heart sound fine I had a nuclear bone X-ray 2 days ago could it be a reaction or stress how can u know if it is stress?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

My husband was playing basketball last week and was elbowed in the chest. Its been a dull pain all week but this morning when he sneezed, he heard a snapping sound. If/when should he see a doctor? He is able to breathe normally. Possible broken rib

I have been coughing since Friday. My chest males a wheezing sound and I get night sweats and chills. Should I go see my doctor?

I'm 9 days into Covid19, my chest sounds watery and I'm coughing I'm also suffering from shortness of breath. Is there anything I can get from the Chemist or do I need to see a doctor?

Does costchonditis make you have shortness of breathe ? Cuz I feel like I can't breathe good but lungs sound good said my doc

I have this whistling sound on exhale for months the doctor used stethoscope to listen to my lungs and there was nothing abnormal. what could this be?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?