Frequency of Positive Findings on Physical Examination (n = 122)
| Finding | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Pharyngeal erythema | 72 |
| Swollen tonsils | 19 |
| Tender maxillary/frontal sinuses | 15 |
| Rales | 14 |
| Enlarged or tender cervical lymph nodes | 13 |
| Wheezing | 12 |
| Localized reduction of breath sounds | 6 |
| Conjunctivitis | 5 |
| Tonsillar exudate | 5 |
| Use of auxiliary respiratory muscles | 2 |
| Abdomen tender to palpation | 2 |
| No respiratory findings* | 81 |
* Normal oxygen saturation and normal mean respiratory rate.