While assessing the voice sounds, which sign is helpful in identifying patchy areas of lung consolidation?
A)Egophony
B)Brochophony
C)Whispered pectoriloquy
D)None of the above

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Whispered pectoriloquy is helpful in identifying patchy areas of lung consolidation.
Whispered voice sounds produce low-pitched vibrations over the chest which are muffled by normal lung parenchyma. Whispered pectoriloquy is the sign in which the whispered voice sounds are distinct and clear. Patient will be asked to say repeatedly - One, two or 99 to evaluate this sound.
The other two options are also used for identifying lung consolidation. Whereas whispered pectoriloquy is useful in identifying small and patchy consolidations.
Bronchophony occurs in conditions caused by increased lung density. The repeated words are louder and clearer.
Egophony is also present when there is increased density. The patient is asked to say 'eee'. The underlying process distorts the e sound. So 'aaa' sound is heard.

While Assessing the Voice Sounds, Which Sign Is Helpful in Identifying