Increased Unilateral Tactile Fremitus
A distinct, stronger vibration felt on one specific side of the chest wall, indicating that the underlying lung tissue is filled with fluid and inflammatory debris.
Description
The practitioner places the ulnar edges of their hands firmly against the patient's back while the patient repeats a resonant phrase like "ninety-nine". Originating in classic physical diagnosis, it relies on the principle that sound travels faster and stronger through solid or fluid-filled mediums than through air. It helps pinpoint localized areas of lung consolidation.