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crackles a small, sharp sound heard on auscultation. Caused by dry, bristly hair and insufficient pressure on the stethoscope head. Also characteristic of emphysema, especially when it is subcutaneous. An early observation in pleurisy but disappears as exudate separates pleural surfaces. See also rale. |
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HITS DON'T LIE: Colombian crossover-pop diva and hip-shaker Shakira has a Latin pop style that sometimes crackles with the discordant, mournful melodies of her father's Lebanon. The chemistry crackles between these two likable characters, which makes it all the more maddening (as the author intends) that neither will openly admit their true feelings to the other. 9 Physical signs Crackles + + Chest x-ray findings Right basal Bibasilar infiltrates infiltrates RT-PCR ND ND Outcome Survived Died Patient Characteristic 3 4 Sex M F Age 40 78 Source of virus HCW Community Admission diagnosis Suspect Interstitial SARS lung disease Co-illnesses IHD, ypertension; chronic renal failure; CTD on steroids Symptoms Cough + - Dyspnea - + Rhinorrhea - - Sore throat - - Headache + - Myalgia + - Fever + - Others Temp on admission ([degrees]C) 36. |
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