Egophony

What does "Egophony" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Egophony is a term used in medicine to describe a certain change in the sound of a person's voice. It's often noticed during a physical examination when a doctor listens to a patient's chest with a stethoscope. If a person has egophony, their voice will sound higher-pitched and nasal, almost like the bleating of a goat, when heard through the stethoscope. This change can indicate certain lung problems, like pneumonia.

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