MUCOUS RALE Meaning and
Definition
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A mucous rale, also known as a rhonchus, is a distinctive medical term used to describe a specific abnormal lung sound that occurs during auscultation, or listening to the chest with a stethoscope. It is often characterized by a coarse, rattling noise or crackling sound when breathing. The sound is typically heard when there is an excessive production or build-up of thick, sticky mucus in the larger airways of the lungs, such as in respiratory infections or conditions like chronic bronchitis or pneumonia.
Mucous rales are caused by the movement of air through the narrowed or obstructed air passages which have accumulated an excessive amount of mucus. The accumulation of mucus in the airways can be due to inflammation, infection, or a chronic lung condition. When air passes through these mucus-filled airways, it creates vibrations that generate the characteristic rattling or crackling sound heard during auscultation.
Clinicians use the presence of mucous rales as a diagnostic tool to assess the severity and location of lung diseases. They are more commonly heard during the expiration phase of breathing and can vary in intensity from fine crackles to coarse rattles. The specific characteristics of the sound, such as location, timing, and duration, provide valuable information towards determining the underlying condition. Treatment for mucous rales involves addressing the underlying cause, such as administering appropriate antibiotics for respiratory infections or providing bronchodilators to help clear the airways of mucus.
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A bubbling sound heard on auscultation over bronchial tubes containing mucus.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of MUCOUS RALE
The word "mucous rale" comes from the combination of two terms: "mucous" and "rale".
1. Mucous: The term "mucous" (or "mucus") originated from the Latin word "mucosus", which means "full of mucus". It is derived from the Latin word "mucus", which refers to the slimy substance secreted by mucous membranes. The Latin word "mucus" itself comes from the Proto-Indo-European root "*meug-", which means "slime, mucus".
2. Rale: The term "rale" originated from the French word "rale" or "raulement", which means a rattling or snoring sound. It is derived from the Old French word "raaler", meaning "to rattle".
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