From the Research
Association between Asthma and Rales
- Asthma can be associated with rales, as observed in several studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Rales are abnormal sounds heard during auscultation of the lungs, and can be a symptom of various respiratory conditions, including asthma
Types of Rales Associated with Asthma
- Sibilant rales, which are high-pitched sounds, have been associated with asthma 2, 5
- Sonorous rales, which are low-pitched sounds, have also been linked to asthma 2
- Localized rales, which are sounds heard in specific areas of the lungs, have been observed in asthmatic patients 1, 3
Clinical Significance of Rales in Asthma
- The presence of rales in asthmatic patients can indicate airway remodeling and other underlying abnormalities 1
- Rales can be a useful diagnostic tool in evaluating asthma, particularly in patients with atypical clinical findings 1, 3
- The type and location of rales can provide clues about the underlying pathology and guide treatment decisions 2, 5