Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $4.99 payment
Which of the following conditions is associated with gurgles?
CHF
Pneumonia
Asthma
Croup
The correct answer is: Pneumonia
Gurgles are abnormal breath sounds that are typically indicative of fluid in the airways. They often resemble the sound of bubbling or gurgling and can be heard during auscultation of the lungs. Among the conditions listed, pneumonia is particularly associated with gurgles due to the presence of inflammation and fluid accumulation in the lung tissues as a result of infection. This fluid can create the gurgling sounds when air passes through the abnormal lung areas. In pneumonia, the buildup of mucus and pus in the alveoli can lead to these distinctive sounds, particularly during inhalation or exhalation, making it a key indicator for recognizing this condition in patients. While congestive heart failure (CHF) can lead to crackles or wheezes due to pulmonary congestion, and asthma is characterized by wheezing from bronchospasm, these conditions do not typically produce gurgles in the same manner as pneumonia. Croup generally leads to a stridor sound due to upper airway obstruction, which is also different from the gurgling associated with fluid in the lower airways.