Increased tactile fremitus over a region of the chest most likely indicates:

Increased tactile fremitus over a region of

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APneumothorax
BPleural effusion
CLung consolidation (pneumonia)
DEmphysema

✓ Correct answer: C. Lung consolidation (pneumonia) Consolidated lung transmits vibration better than air-filled lung, so fremitus increases; air or fluid between the lung and chest wall decreases it.

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