Symptom

Decreased respiratory sounds

Abnormally reduced intensity of breath sounds, reflecting diminished airflow or impaired sound transmission within the tracheobronchial tree or lung parenchyma.

Causes

  • Pneumothorax

  • Pleural effusion

  • Airway obstruction

    • Foreign body

    • Asthma

    • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  • Emphysema

  • Hypoventilation

  • Diaphragmatic paralysis

  • Obesity

Also known as: Decreased breath sounds, Reduced breath sounds

Referencing diagnoses

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