Which of the following lung disorders is associated with increased tactile fremitus?
A)Pneumothorax
B)Emphysema
C)Asthma
D)Pneumonia

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Increased tactile fremitus is a vibration felt on the chest wall when the patient speaks. It is increased in conditions where the lung parenchyma is consolidated such as pneumonia. In pneumothorax, there is decreased or absent tactile fremitus due to the absence of lung tissue in the affected area. Emphysema and asthma are associated with decreased tactile fremitus.

Which of the Following Lung Disorders Is Associated with Increased