TABLE 3

Signs of pneumonia

SignsPositive likelihood ratioNegative likelihood ratio
Asymmetric chest expansion644.11.0
Egophony6,10,11  6.80.9
Dullness to percussion6,1012  5.70.9
Bronchophony10  3.30.9
Crackles6,1012  3.20.7
Diminished breath sounds1012  2.50.7