Checking heart and lung sounds are probably the most routine checks a healthcare professional performs.
I tried using a manual stethoscope, but decided to make an Electronic Stethoscope and Analyzer. The how-to-make instructions are at http://tgideas.blogspot.com/2009/07/electronic-stethoscope-and-analyzer-for.html
Fascinating!!!! I never knew so much went on in my body. See the attached photos for a peek at the system.
I don't know what I'm looking at in the waveform, so I'll discuss this with my doctor at the next visit, along with my other DIY health tests. Together we'll determine the best course of action.
If I didn't have a doctor available or wanted to treat this on my own, I'd probably do the following....
* Go back to my Resources page and really learn how to perform the heart and lung sounds test properly.
* Learn what normal and abnormal heart and lung sounds are like. From that and other health checks, make my best guess at whether I have a problem or not. Perhaps a good place to start would be http://www.openheartsurgery.com/heart_sounds.html
* Post my waveform on the Internet and ask for opinions on it.
Good Luck on your own DIY Healthcare Journey!
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