When palpating the posterior chest, the clinician notes increased tactile fremitus over the left lower lobe. This can be indicative of:

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Increased tactile fremitus is often indicative of conditions where the lung tissue becomes denser or filled with fluid, such as in the case of pneumonia. This density allows sound waves from the voice to be transmitted more effectively through the lung tissue to the surface of the chest, where they can be felt as vibrations.

When Palpating the Posterior Chest, the Clinician Notes Increased Tactile