Tactile Fremitus: Cups Demonstration

Sandra G. Adams, MD, MS demonstrates why tactile fremitus is increased or decreased in different clinical scenarios using cups and a straw. To get the most from this video, you will need 2 large plastic cups, 1 smaller plastic cup, and 1 straw. Pour water in the bottom fourth of one of the larger cups. Then follow along as Dr. Adams explains why tactile fremitus is increased in consolidation (pneumonia) and decreased or absent in a large pleural effusion and a large pneumothorax. Sandra G. Adams, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and a Staff Physician at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, TX.

[@captainhindsight8779]

I’m a British Paramedic and this video has taught me more in the last 6 minutes than any course I’ve ever attended in demonstrating how to differentiate between respiratory conditions in a simple manner. It’s a great way for me to demonstrate this to students now too. Thanks 👍

[@axisgraf]

Thank you Dr.Adams for this brilliant demonstration! Learned for life....never to forget again

[@y511y]

This is a lifetime explanation !! I will never forget fremitus as I am always used to, thanks doc

[@Sav1010]

This is the best video I have watched in all of medical school

[@dwain310]

BRILLIANT SOMETHING SO SIMPLE, EXPLAIN SOMETHING SO COMPLEX!!!

[@TheSassleburger]

OH MY GOODNESS, thank you!! I have spent hours trying to learn this from a textbook, and you just explained it so clearly and it makes perfect sense!! Wow...subscribed!

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[@stephenuriarte07]

This is Sesame Street, but for medical students. LOVED IT ❤

[@silk.spectre6606]

OH, MY GOSH. I couldn't understand the concept for the longest time. This is by far the best explanation I've ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@abdullahmohamed2106]

I wish there was a superlike button because this video is such a good practical demonstration that i will never ever forget

[@peroshsabah99]

Best demonstration on those respiratory conditions 😍

[@nurseroseonthego2464]

Thank you so much. This demonstration is so clear, simple, and well explained. I am so glad to find this video, as I am going to test on this information soon. Wish I found this video YEARS ago.

[@rabiyantashi]

This is one of the easiest way to remember. Thank you so much

[@calvinpreetivan5244]

This is the best explanation i ever had

[@svoceanghost7734]

Im sharing this with my Respiratory Therapy Class! Thank You!

[@graceusa3942]

Wow, you are a genius, the teaching is so excellent. Better than what is written in the text book.

[@hamzaaslam6783]

Hands down the best explanation on UA-cam for me.

[@bimpe-aduke7565]

All I can say is "Thank you". God bless you, doctor

[@jasminemcnair6197]

I've NEVER EVER understood this until today!! Thank you so much!!

[@Moosemoose1]

For the longest time I've had trouble understanding what tactile Fremitus was and how it related to lung pathology, this video is excellent! Can you make some more with other lung sounds like Egophony and Bronchial/vesicular breath sounds in these exact same pathologies?

[@beliz5562]

Ma’am you are a legend.

[@Jadamcuevas]

This is a wonderful experiment and way to demonstrate tactile fremitus.

[@raheelmd]

Finally, Thank you God for this video ❤

[@seanandshoiparker8186]

10 years later and this is still the best demonstration I have seen.

[@jiyoungkim31]

really good demonstration with cups and straw. excellent !

[@jessicastauffer427]

I have dreams about this woman. Her explanations are incredible, and her voice is so calming.

[@tompos17]

I wish I would have watched this years ago!! Thank you Dr. Adams!

[@trinicapre3913]

I am so privileged to work with Dr Adams in MCCU UHS. Good job Dr Adams!

[@thapelomoloi7685]

I had no choice but to subscribe after witnessing,and benefitting from, the brilliance of that demonstration.
Big thanks.

[@RyanSmith-js9nr]

WOW !! this has helped me so much understand Tactile Fremitus.

[@wandathompson2203]

This demonstration was very clear and informative. Now I understand the difference instead of guessing.

[@myst9072]

This is brilliant analogy! Never understood this better before!

[@kasunisamarakk7226]

I had a lot of difficulty remembering this but you make it sound so easy! Thank you Dr.Sandra! I hope you upload more respiratory videos!!

[@boitshokorego6327]

thank you so much, this made a lot of sense than what i had studies before... ill never ever forget this

[@aminakaja6465]

awesome! :)) i didn't even notice i misunderstood tactile fremitus until i watched the video!

[@Goodfellow62]

I LOVE people who know what they talk about... I had difficulty understanding this concept for years, but I fully understand it. thanks ... Wish you had videos on "egophony" and "whispered pectoriloquy" as well.

[@TheKingbill1690]

Thank you. Its a simple thing but it can be confusing. Nicely explained.

[@aidanrajkumar5252]

This was brilliant! 5 years and it took such a simple exercise for me to understand my clinic findings easier. Thank you!

[@CleAnthony]

First time I understood tactile fremitus intuitively. Thank you so much!

[@gabriellaszombati518]

brilliant explanation, saved hours of learning from textbook, thank you

[@sashadanilina6551]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! AWESOME EXPLANATION!!!

[@aliffaruq6954]

Thank you ! Now im more understand about fremitus interprtation 🙏

[@ayshadalieva9929]

What can say for this simple but to the point explanation -THANK YOU!

[@d.r.g.8917]

Best explanation EVERRRR. Thank you!!

[@lomaxlomax5915]

Very very very helpful. I didn't have cups but I still untold what you trying to demonstrates. Thank a million.

[@johndoe-wl9lq]

The best explanation of basic lung findings! So good!

[@mediquoria]

Beautiful Demonstration!

[@danielcastilo1840]

Thank you for a great visual explanation!

[@Vm50505]

This is a beautifully done video, bravo for this explanation

[@LQBify]

Thank you. Wish I learned it this way before M3 year.

[@ishasrivastava5046]

Best explaination ever !!!! Thankkkkss!!!

[@zifeng3782]

Cool! Will remember forever.

[@sabasultanashaik164]

Thanks a tonnnnnn❤❤. Really cleared a lot of concepts in a few minutes!

[@muhammadaudi8208]

Thanks for simplifying the conflicate

[@sn00zer]

Thank you! I never understood this until now ~ 2nd year medical student

[@4EvaLoveMyBabiez]

This video was so helpful for my exam prep. Thank you so much!

[@dr_red2332]

Mind blown!!!Thank you so so much for your demonstration, Dr Adams!

[@p.raghuraj2022]

got the concept cleared doctor,thanks a ton

[@tobinthuma1501]

Excellent demonstration! I will never forget it.

[@naaengmann2117]

An excellent video

[@heatherleeman1307]

Thank you so much! I FINALLY understand this now!!!

[@DonPhoto-f1t]

This is an amazing explanation. Love this

[@jasonpakmd2852]

It is the best explanation, Thank yo Dr Adams!

[@krishnagiri4906]

She is brilliant!

[@bonakolluribalakrishna8364]

Great explanation it's very clear with concepts.

[@maddymclellan5661]

this is the best explanation ever wow!

[@edbayly]

BRILLIANT! SO SIMPLE. THANK YOU

[@eunchaeyu8514]

So clear explanation! I've never understood the concept of tactile fremitus until now. Thanks so much

[@intellectuals7716]

Fascinating and absolutely helpful 💯

[@graceusa3942]

Amazing example. Thank you so much.

[@mariramirez9250]

Wow! Thank you. Lightbulbs all over my head. Wish I had come across this sooner.

[@uomna3661]

Thanks alot , this topic was alittle bit confusing for me but now i really nailed it ❤

[@lizatsharon]

Saved me from failing tactile fremitus ever!!

[@sthom8527]

OMG!!! you are awesome!! I had been struggling with the differentiation for some time now - not anymore, I will pass my exam on Wednesday. Thank you sooo much!

[@norma3840]

This is great. I've been struggling for a while now to get my head around this.....completely get it now due to this simplistic way of teaching. Thank you.

[@yaelcalle4289]

The best explanation of Fremitus! Thank you!

[@Jisu8800]

you’re a lifesaver!!

[@marias-e725]

Thank you for this video makes everything easy to remember without memorizing

[@imsayn77]

Made this easy to understand thanks.

[@kerrypetersen3608]

Thank you Dr. Adams! A concept I have been struggling with for a year.

[@shellshell999]

Great Demonstration

[@CCaptinnemo]

Very good demonstration

[@downhillpedaler]

Simple and excellent clarification of these concepts

[@xuetingjin6181]

Excellent explanations!

[@incompatibleTypes]

What a great way to teach!

[@aleena8065]

What a wonderful demonstration! Simply amazing!

[@virginialanzotti9835]

Best explanation I've seen in a while--thank you Dr. Adams!

[@deysiarguello5091]

Wow! I cannot thank you enough for explaining this so easily!!

[@adaobiejinkeonye]

One of the best educative videos I've ever seen! Awesome!

[@myprettygirl91]

wow this was so helpful. THANK YOU THANK YOU!

[@MaryamMostofi]

Thank you for this awesome explanation ❤

[@Purple_Med]

Excellent explanation

[@allisonwu9358]

OMG. This is such a wonderful video. I think I will never forget how to differentiate between each diagnosis. Thanks a lot.

[@karensze5346]

Thank you so much for this video and explanation! 🙏

[@GoodKnight5252]

WOW! I'm totally showing my professor this trick! this was amazing! Thank you SO MUCH!

[@dr.payalkamdar7642]

I am really really thankful to you..Brilliant explanation🤗🤗

[@LuvSpartanZ]

Very helpful explanation!

[@jessicaratterree2116]

Wow, I am so thankful for your explanation!!! This was something that I have really struggled to wrap my mind around.

[@lubnashehadeh7392]

Awesome explanation!!!

[@Letsgetdancing_]

Perfectly explained ❤️❤️❤️

[@fatjonasufaj4559]

Thank you.You are amazing .