Abnormal Finding
- Chest asymmetry
- Kyphoscoliosis
- Larger hemithorax : (Pneumothorax, Pleural effusion)
- Smaller hemithorax: (Atelectasis, Pleural fibrosis, Agenesis of Lung)
- Increased pleural negative pressure: Unilateral (airway obstruction) or bilateral (COPD, DIF, Asthma)
- Intercostal and supraclavicular fossa retraction
- Downward movement of trachea with quiet inspiration
- Skin and soft tissue