In which respiratory condition will you find paradoxical respiration?
A
Atelectasis
B
Flail chest
C
Tension pneumothorax
D
Respiratory distress
Correct Option:
B
Explanation
Flail chest occurs when a segment of the chest wall becomes mechanically separated by multiple rib fractures. During inspiration, the flail segment moves inward while the rest of the chest expands outward, and the reverse occurs during expiration. This abnormal movement is called paradoxical respiration.
