title: Physical examination of the pulmonary system.
abstract: Physical examination of the pulmonary system includes inspection, auscultation, percussion, and palpation. By integrating these findings, it is often possible to diagnose and differentiate pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, pneumothorax, pulmonary fibrosis, and tracheal collapse. The veterinarian can use the physical examination optimally by initially performing examinations with those who are experienced with the methods and with an understanding of the relatively simple laws of physiology and physics governing transmission of sounds from the patient's lung.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Biosciences, Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, USA. hamlin.1@osu.edu
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Hamlin
mesh_terms: D000820:Animal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000818:Animals; D001314:Auscultation / Q000662:veterinary; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*