2007-07-24 14:53:38 · 7 answers · asked by sanza136 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Most do it to listen to the quality and sound of the lungs also. Some doctors do it because is can help the patient to take a good breathe, sometimes the patient is nervous and will hold their breathe when the doctor listens to their heart. This gives them a big good breathe deep breathe right before!
2007-07-24 15:22:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
First, not all doctors are men ... lol; second, listening for different heart sounds is made more difficult when patients are breathing -- some of the sounds we listen for are of very low intensity and frequency.
2007-07-24 22:44:11 · answer #2 · answered by Aiden 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Deep breathing 3 or 4 times diverts the attentiom of the patient and relaxes him. Heart rate becomes steady,and cardiac and respiratory sounds are well heard.
2007-07-24 22:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some doctors listen to the heart before listening to the lungs. It all depends on how the doctor prefers to do his/her exam.
2007-07-25 20:29:52 · answer #4 · answered by dwp_hornblower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always figured it was because they were listening to your breathing too. Making sure your lungs are in good working order.
2007-07-24 22:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by sassy sarah 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
uh- they are checking breathing and making sure there is no liquid or mucous or odd noise in your breathing.
2007-07-25 03:47:06 · answer #6 · answered by giggssoccer83 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are listening to your lungs
2007-07-24 22:38:50 · answer #7 · answered by bcnd 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋