Which breath sounds are characterized by being low pitched, soft, and breezy, typically found over the lung periphery?

The characteristic breath sounds described—being low pitched, soft, and breezy—are indeed known as vesicular breath sounds. These sounds are typically heard over the lung periphery, where the alveoli are located. The soft and low-pitched quality of vesicular breath sounds arises from the normal airflow through the smaller airways and alveoli, producing a gentle and rustling sound that is distinct from other types of breath sounds.

In contrast, bronchial breath sounds are louder and higher-pitched, typically heard over the trachea and larger airways. Rhonchi are low, rattling sounds that occur when air flows through narrowed airways, often due to mucus or other obstructions. Wheezing is a high-pitched sound produced by narrowed airways and is commonly associated with conditions like asthma or bronchitis. Therefore, among the choices provided, vesicular breath sounds are uniquely identified by their specific qualities, making them the correct answer in this context.