Pneumonia: An infection in lung tissues causes the alveoli to become swollen and porous (as in the above diagram), so red and white blood cells move from the bloodstream into the alveoli. The alveoli become filled, or consolidated, with bacteria, fluid and blood cells that replace air.
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Inspection |
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Palpation |
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Percussion |
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Auscultation |
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