Chest auscultation involves using a stethoscope to listen to a patient’s respiratory system and interpreting the lungs sounds heard. Auscultation is a fundamental component of physical examination that can assist in the diagnosis of respiratory issues. It is a non-invasive, safe procedure dating back to the era of Hippocrates (who used his ear rather than a stethoscope), making it one of the oldest diagnostic techniques.
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