Devices that monitor wheeze, snoring, coughing or crackles remotely can allow for faster treatment. For children, these devices have the potential to catch lung diseases/conditions early on in life.

Make sure that the listening area is quiet, and importantly, do not listen through the patient's clothing. Warm your stethoscope either by carrying it in your pants pocket or by vigorously rubbing it.

Respiratory infections, acute or chronic, often have a devastating impact on our health. A recent study has revealed that a common respiratory virus, often brushed off as a minor illness, dramatically ...