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Reduced Vocal Resonance

 
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Overview

  • Reduced resonance of vocal sounds on auscultation of the chest.

    • Significance

    • Occurs due to reduced density within the lung parenchyma.

    • Causes of Reduced Vocal Resonance

    • Pneumothorax
    • Emphysema
    • Haemothorax
    • Pleural effusion
    • Obesity
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