Physical Examination of COPD
A physical examination will reveal some of the common signs and symptoms of COPD. In early stages of COPD, physical examination reveals a wheeze on forced expiration. In advanced COPD, hyperinflation, barrel chest, accessory muscle use, pursed lip breathing, intercostals muscle retraction, and poor movement of may be evident.
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