Increased fremitus over part of the patient's chest wall may indicate:

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Increased fremitus is a vibration felt on the chest wall during speech. In the case of pneumonia, there is an increase in the density of lung tissue due to fluid accumulation, which increases the transmission of these vibrations through the chest wall, leading to increased fremitus. Emphysema is characterized by the destruction of lung tissue, resulting in a decrease in fremitus. Pleural effusion, which is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, can also decrease fremitus. Pneumothorax, which is the presence of air in the pleural space, can cause a decrease or absence of fremitus.

Increased Fremitus Over Part of the Patient's Chest Wall May