depression
increased pressure in the jugular vein
hyperinflation (the chest diameter expands)
cor pulmonale (a disease of the heart affecting the right ventricle and secondary to lung disease)
an enlarged, tender liver (due to heart failure)
breathing through pursed lips
distended neck veins (due to right heart failure, or cor pulmonale)
irregular tremor of the fingers
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