Pectoriloquy

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

Types include egophony and bronchophony.^[2]

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Symptoms and signs relating to the respiratory system (R04–R07, 786)

Medical examination and history taking

Auscultation

Stethoscope
Respiratory sounds
- Stridor
- Wheeze
- Crackles
- Rhonchi
- Stertor
- Squawk
- Pleural friction rub
- Fremitus
- Bronchophony
- Terminal secretions
Elicited findings

Breathing

Rate	Apnea Prematurity Dyspnea Hyperventilation Hypoventilation Hyperpnea Tachypnea Hypopnea Bradypnea

Pattern	Agonal respiration Biot's respiration Cheyne–Stokes respiration Kussmaul breathing Ataxic respiration

Other	Respiratory distress Respiratory arrest Orthopnea/Platypnea Trepopnea Aerophagia Asphyxia Breath holding Mouth breathing Snoring

Other

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Pectoriloquy

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