Abnormal chest movement refers to irregular or atypical patterns of breathing or chest expansion during respiration. This can manifest as asymmetry in chest rise and fall, retraction of the intercostal spaces, or paradoxical movement where the chest moves inwards during inhalation and outwards during exhalation. Such abnormalities may indicate underlying respiratory issues, trauma, or conditions affecting lung function. Evaluation by a healthcare professional is essential to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
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Hemothorax is a medical term meaning blood in the chest cavity.
Icd-9 code for abnormal chest x-ray is 793.1.
Abnormal movements are broadly classified as either hyperkinetic--too much movement--and hypokinetic--too little movement
Paradoxical chest movement is also know as flail chest and is usually caused by trauma to the chest. If a person suffers from broken ribs or punctured lungs, the air movement is reversed. Instead of chest expansion on inhalation, you will notice the skin being sucked in.
A condition known as pectins excavatum.
Oscillation in a chest tube refers to the movement of fluid or air within the chest drainage system. It can be observed as a back-and-forth movement of the fluid level in the collection chamber of the chest tube system. Oscillation is a normal finding and indicates proper drainage and ventilation of the chest cavity.
The anterior chest is the most common place to auscultate for abnormal heart sounds. Some abnormal sounds may also be heard in the center of the back or in the neck.
difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia); heartburn; and chest pain
A chest mass refers to an abnormal growth or lump in the chest area. It can be caused by various conditions such as cysts, tumors, or infections. It is important to have a chest mass evaluated by a healthcare professional to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.
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