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What are the clinical findings that would indicate an increased work of breathing in a patient with copd?
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∙ 14y ago
patient will have to breath more powerfully. so his chest muscles will work more. there is be intercostal recession i mean deepening between the two rids. patient will sit pushing his both hands on bed to support his breathing. he might seat in bending forward manner. he will look as 'blue bloater' or pink puffer'
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