All of the following examination findings are typical of patients with bronchiolitis EXCEPT:

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Bronchiolitis is characteristic for increased fluid in peripheral airways.All of these examination findings are consistent with increased fluid in the peripheral airways except for diminished lung sounds,which is usually seen in conditions such as emphysema (caused by air trapping)and pulmonary fibrosis (caused by scarring of the lung parenchyma).

All of the Following Examination Findings Are Typical of Patients