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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Diagnostic Skills
  • Respiratory Auscultation

Background:

  • The practice of bedside physical examination is declining globally.
  • Physicians increasingly rely on technology over clinical examination skills.
  • Thorough history-taking and physical examinations are vital, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the physics of sound waves related to vocal resonance.
  • To describe the types, mechanisms, and elicitation methods of vocal resonance.
  • To assess the diagnostic accuracy of vocal resonance techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of PubMed, EMBASE, and CINAHL databases.
  • Inclusion of all study types from inception to December 2023.
  • Keywords included: vocal resonance, bronchophony, egophony, whispering pectoriloquy, and auscultation.

Main Results:

  • Vocal resonance encompasses bronchophony, whispering pectoriloquy, and egophony (including "E-to-A" changes).
  • Understanding sound wave physics and mechanisms is key to interpreting these findings.
  • The review details methods for eliciting these signs and their diagnostic accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Vocal resonance auscultation remains a valuable diagnostic tool in respiratory medicine.
  • Mastering these bedside examination skills is essential for physicians.
  • Further research may enhance the understanding and application of vocal resonance techniques.