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Chest<br />

examine both anteriorly and posteriorly,<br />

comparing R and L*<br />

inspection<br />

− Shape*<br />

AP and lateral diameter<br />

• AP > lateral (barrel-shaped chest)<br />

• increased AP diameter due to hyperinflation (severe asthma,<br />

emphysema)<br />

pigeon chest/pectus<br />

carinatum<br />

• outward bowing of sternum<br />

• chronic childhood respiratory illness, rickets<br />

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