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Hoover's Sign

Hoover’s sign refers to inward movement of the lower rib cage during inspiration- instead of
outward as is normal ... downwards, thereby paradoxically ... Hoovers #Sign #Pulmonary ... #COPD #PhysicalExam ... #Respiratory
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
and Diagnosis Asthma ... 70%, Scooped out expiratory ... curve, Low peak expiratory ... #comparison #Diagnosis ... #pulmonary
Stridor - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
High-pitched, variable respiratory sound

ETIOLOGIES:
Infectious:
 • Retropharyngeal abscess
 • Acute epiglottitis
 • Peritonsillar
- Differential Diagnosis ... High-pitched, variable respiratory ... Ludwig's angina Trauma ... #causes #pulmonary ... #airway #physicalexam
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
The respiratory ... , drug-induced respiratory ... bronchitis, and COPD ... Breathing #Patterns #Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam