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If a patient's chest barely moves during inhalation despite a normal respiratory rate, you should suspect a restrictive lung condition or a neuromuscular disorder affecting the respiratory muscles. This could indicate conditions such as pneumonia, pleural effusion, or obesity hypoventilation syndrome, where lung expansion is compromised. Additionally, it may suggest reduced diaphragmatic function or stiffness in the chest wall. Further evaluation and diagnostic imaging may be necessary to determine the underlying cause.

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