CHAPTER 34 The Respiratory System
Clinical Examination of the Respiratory System
Respiratory Patterns
TABLE 34-1 Characteristics of obstructive and restrictive breathing patterns
Pattern | Obstructive | Restrictive |
---|---|---|
Respiratory depth | Increased | Shallow |
Respiratory rate | Normal to mild increase | Markedly increased |
Inspiratory dyspnea | Extrathoracic airways | Not typically distinguished |
Expiratory dyspnea | Intrathoracic airways | Not typically distinguished |