Rales and rhonchi are frequently noted during an examination of lung sounds. What is the difference between the two?
a. Rales are louder.
b. Rhonchi are noted only in infants.
c. Rales occur on inspiration, rhonchi on expiration.
d. Rales are noted only in infants.
Answer: c. Rales occur on inspiration, rhonchi on expiration.
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