Decreased Tactile Fremitus
June 24th, 2019
Overview
Reduced vocal sounds on palpation of the chest.
Significance
- Occurs due to reduced density within the lung parenchyma.
Causes of Decreased Tactile Fremitus
- Pneumothorax
- Empysema
- Haemothorax
- Pleural effusion
- Obesity
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