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Goodmorning. which are the differences between pleural effusion end pulmonary edema on lung auscultation?
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Opposites: B"sd yes decreased or absent Breath Sounds with effusion, rales and rhonci with edema at least in the old days - However, I hardly auscultate these days.
Answered 2/19/2016
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