No tactile fremitus

What does "No tactile fremitus" 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

Tactile fremitus is a vibration that doctors can feel on a patient's chest during a physical examination. It's usually caused by the sound of the patient's voice traveling through the air in their lungs. When a doctor says there is "no tactile fremitus," it means they can't feel these vibrations. This could suggest that there's something, like fluid or a mass, blocking the transmission of sound in the patient's chest.

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