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Topographic percussion of lungs in a patient who got a serious job-related barotrauma revealed that the lower lungs borders were located one rib below normal, there was a significant increase in both lungs height and Kronig's isthmus. What disease should be suspected in the first place?

Answer options

  1. Chronic bronchitis
  2. Exudative pleuritis
  3. Pneumothorax
  4. Bronchial asthma
  5. Pulmonary emphysema
Correct answer

Pulmonary emphysema

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