What is another word for rhonchus?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɒnt͡ʃəs] (IPA) 
Rhonchus is a medical term used to describe a wheezing or snoring sound caused by the flow of air through narrowed airways. Synonyms for rhonchus include wheeze, rale, crackle, crepitation, breath sound, and adventitious sound. A wheeze is a high-pitched, whistling sound usually heard when breathing out. A rale is a crackling or popping sound produced when air passes through fluid in the lungs. Crackles are also caused by fluid in the lungs and are characterized by a popping or bubbling sound. Crepitations are similar to crackles but are usually more fine and continuous. Adventitious sounds are abnormal lung sounds that occur due to a variety of reasons, including inflammation, fluid buildup, or obstruction.
