Lung auscultation - today and tomorrow- a narrative review.

Journal: Expert review of respiratory medicine
Published Date: May 26, 2025

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Lung auscultation is a fundamental diagnostic tool for respiratory conditions. Despite advancements in medical technology, the analogue stethoscope remains a crucial tool for diagnosing pulmonary diseases. However, traditional auscultation methods have limitations, including variability in sound interpretation and examiner dependency.

Authors

  • Anna Moberg
    Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Linkoping University, Linköping, Sweden.
  • Össur Ingi Emilsson
    Department of Medical Sciences, Respiratory-, allergy- and sleep research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
  • Sif Hansdottir
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland.
  • Tryggvi Asmundsson
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland.
  • Andrei Malinovschi
    Clinical Physiology, Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
  • Hasse Melbye
    General Practice Research Unit, Department of Community Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
  • Dora Ludviksdottir
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland.

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