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Respiratory sounds

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Differential diagnosis of causes of reduced breath sounds

Differential diagnosis of causes of reduced breath sounds

In alphabetical order. ^[1] ^[2]

Decreased/Absent

Asthma
Atelectasis
Bronchial occlusion
COPD
Diaphragmatic disorders
Emphysema
Infiltration
Pleural Effusion
Pleural Fibrosis
Pleuritis
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary stasis
Severe Obesity

References

References

↑ Sailer, Christian, Wasner, Susanne. Differential Diagnosis Pocket. Hermosa Beach, CA: Borm Bruckmeir Publishing LLC, 2002:77 ISBN 1591032016
↑ Kahan, Scott, Smith, Ellen G. In A Page: Signs and Symptoms. Malden, Massachusetts: Blackwell Publishing, 2004:68 ISBN 140510368X

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