Figure 1.

Hoover's sign refers to the paradoxical inspiratory retraction of the rib cage and lower intercostal interspaces (Figure 1 Panels A and B). This patient had evidence of moderate airway obstruction and elevated residual volumes (Figure 1 Panels C and D).

Johnston et al. Clinical and Molecular Allergy 2008 6:8   doi:10.1186/1476-7961-6-8
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