Of note, if the patient is bedfast, complete evaluation of respiratory efficiency is often less than optimal because chest expansion is not always symmetric and percussion notes may be less resonant.

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A 45-year-old woman presents to her GP with a 12-month history of breathlessness, tight chest and palpitations on exertion. She had previously seen a colleague who had given her a trial of salbutamol ...

Objective: Determine if World Trade Center (WTC) disaster responders had lower lung function and higher bronchodilator responsiveness than those with respiratory symptoms and conditions. Methods: We ...

Patients in respiratory distress may appear restless, agitated, or drowsy. The patient's eyes may be prominent. Patients in respiratory distress will often sit leaning forward using their accessory ...

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