Definitions
- Referring to a low-pitched, continuous sound heard during breathing. - Describing a rattling or snoring sound that can be heard in the chest or throat. - Talking about a sound that is often associated with respiratory conditions such as bronchitis or pneumonia.
- Referring to a high-pitched, whistling sound heard during breathing. - Describing a sound that can be heard in the chest or throat and is often associated with asthma or allergies. - Talking about a sound that can be heard during both inhalation and exhalation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are sounds that can be heard during breathing.
- 2Both can be associated with respiratory conditions.
- 3Both can be detected by a healthcare professional using a stethoscope.
- 4Both can indicate a narrowing or obstruction of the airways.
- 5Both can cause difficulty breathing.
What is the difference?
- 1Pitch: Rhonchi is a low-pitched sound while wheezing is a high-pitched sound.
- 2Sound quality: Rhonchi is a rattling or snoring sound while wheezing is a whistling sound.
- 3Timing: Rhonchi is typically heard during exhalation while wheezing can be heard during both inhalation and exhalation.
- 4Causes: Rhonchi can be caused by mucus or fluid in the airways while wheezing is often associated with asthma or allergies.
- 5Treatment: Rhonchi may be treated with medication to reduce inflammation while wheezing may be treated with bronchodilators to open up the airways.
Remember this!
Rhonchi and wheezing are both sounds that can be heard during breathing and can indicate respiratory conditions. However, rhonchi is a low-pitched, rattling sound that is typically heard during exhalation and can be caused by mucus or fluid in the airways. On the other hand, wheezing is a high-pitched, whistling sound that can be heard during both inhalation and exhalation and is often associated with asthma or allergies.
