Crepitations

Abnormal, discontinuous crackling or popping sounds, typically heard on auscultation of the lungs during inspiration (and occasionally expiration), or felt/heard in joints or subcutaneous tissues, usually indicating underlying pathology.

Causes

• Pulmonary disease

  • Pneumonia

  • Bronchiectasis

  • Pulmonary edema

  • Chronic bronchitis

  • Interstitial lung disease

  • Atelectasis

• Congestive heart failure

• Osteoarthritis

• Tendonitis

• Bursitis

• Subcutaneous emphysema