Summary: Respiratory Health Assessment

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  • What is the intensity and pitch of resonance?

    • Intensity: Loud
    • Pitch: Low
  • What is an example of origin for hyper-resonance?

    • Example: Lung with emphysema
  • What do breath sounds normally reveal?

    • Presence of consolidation or fibrosis
    • Bronchial breath sounds
    • Pleural air or fluid (absent breath sounds)
  • What does the second illustration (B) depict?

    • Anterior chest percussion areas
    • Important in respiratory exams
  • Describe the quality and length of tympany.

    • Quality: Drum like
    • Length: Moderate
  • How are broncho-vesicular breath sounds different from vesicular and bronchial sounds?

    • Inspiratory time (I) = Expiratory time (E)
    • Upper 3rd of chest normal
    • All lung fields normal
  • How is spoken sound detected over a healthy lung compared to a consolidated lung?

    • Muffled and deadened over healthy lung
    • Heard loudly and clearly over consolidation or fibrotic scarring
  • What is highlighted in the third illustration (C)?

    • Posterior chest percussion sites
    • Key for respiratory assessment
  • What intensity and pitch are associated with dullness?

    • Intensity: Medium
    • Pitch: Medium
  • What are coarse crackles (rales) and when do they occur?

    • Described as "bubbling" sounds
    • Occur during inspiration and expiration
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