Pectoriloquy Explained

Differential:pneumonia

Pectoriloquy is the increased resonance of the voice through the lung structures, so that it is clearly comprehensible using a stethoscope on the chest. It usually indicates consolidation of the underlying lung parenchyma.[1]

Types include egophony and bronchophony.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Orient . Jane M. . Sapira . Joseph D. . Sapira's Art & Science of Bedside Diagnosis . 2010 . Lippincott Williams & Wilkins . 9781605474113 . en.