Lung exam- ABCs?
Posted By: Tammy on 2007-12-31
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Subject: Lung exam- ABCs?
Hi. Doctor is saying what sounds lke: Lung are clerr "ABCs" with some faint wheezes. Is that rght? The only remotely similar thing I can find in my acronym book os the CPR ABCs - airway,breathing & ciculation. Any help would be greatly appreciaaed. Thank you! 
Tammy
(Whose VIkings are out of the playoffs  but may have pug puppies in 26 days).     
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