Which among the following is NOT a feature of Consolidation?: (A) Increased Vocal fremitus, (B) Dull note on percussion, (C) Bronchial breath sounds, (D) Trachea shifted to side of consolidation
Answer is D. ANSWER: (D) Trachea shifted to side of consolidationREF: Oxford Handbook of Clinical Examination and Practical Skills by James Thomas, TanyaMonaghan Page 212"Trachea is in midline in consolidation because consolidation does not change the mediastinalposition"SIGNS OF CONSOLIDATION:Increased vocal fremitusDullness on percussionBronchial breath soundsTrachea in midline