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A pleural effusion is when there is more fluid than normal in the space between the tissue that surrounds the lungs and chest cavity. Pulmonary edema which may occur if a large amount of fluid is removed too rapidly. Chest Physical Examination 2 While auscultation is most commonly practiced bot…

The clinical results of pneumothoraces can range from inconsequential to chest pain and decreased oxygenation to tension pneumothorax that requires immediate attention. Congestive cardiac failure or malignancy. New Human Physiology Ch 13 Tension pneumothorax may develop when a one way valve eff…