Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which type of chest configuration is typical of the patient with COPD?

Which type of chest configuration is typical of the patient with COPD?
a) Barrel chest
“Barrel chest” results from fixation of the ribs in the inspiratory position.
b) Pigeon chest
Pigeon chest results from a displaced sternum.
c) Flail chest
Flail chest results when the ribs are fractured.
d) Funnel chest
Funnel chest occurs when there is a depression in the lower portion of the sternum and is associated with Mafan’s syndrome or rickets.