barrel Chest.
Barrel chest is common in patients with COPD. The chest expansion is the compensation of the body for the needed oxygen.
Increased vital capacity
I don't think there is a bell shaped chest. There is a barrel shaped chest. It usually means you have emphysema.
I have always been taught that men have a 'barrel' chest while women with large or protruding ribcage/sternum have a 'dove' chest.
emphysema
A barrel cactus can be seen any season of the year, particularly in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts.
Yes
To see what is causing the patient pain in the chest/cardial area
SILENCE
Antihistamines may be prescribed to reduce tightness in the chest.
Listening to a patients chest - heart & lung sounds