Respiratory Examination
Respiratory Examination
Respiratory Examination
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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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