witnessing the next phase in the evolution of pulmonary

assessment by acoustical means. Although the complexity of

the respiratory system has slowed the formulation of a comprehensive
model of chest and lung acoustics, there have been
major advances in understanding lung sounds during the last
decade. More powerful yet smaller computers have made digital
respiratory sound analysis possible in ambulatory care and
at the bedside. The next years will likely bring about an integration
of respiratory sound analyzers with more establis