Noisy breathing called ________ can indicate fluid in the lungs.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


rales

Rales are crackling sounds that indicate fluid in the lungs and can be heard in patients with pneumonia, atelectasis, pulmonary edema, or any other condition involving partial obstruction of the airway.

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