Why does fremitus decrease in pleural effusion?

[studylol]

Hello friends,

There's more fluid in chest cavity. I would expect better sound transmission just like when there is consolidation. So why does fremitus decrease, indicating poorer sound transmission?

Thanks!

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[dfib slim]

Hello friends,

There's more fluid in chest cavity. I would expect better sound transmission just like when there is consolidation. So why does fremitus decrease, indicating poorer sound transmission?

Thanks!

 

[studylol]

Thanks for the video! Question answered.