Snegireva Sign

*Snegirev's sign* is one of the classic symptoms that can help doctors diagnose lung diseases. This sign was first described by Russian physician Vladimir Snegirev in 1918 and has since been used to determine the presence of inflammation and infections in the lungs. It manifests itself as increased sensitivity of the skin in the shoulder and elbow area to touch and movement. This is thought to be due to changes in the nervous system and tension in the muscles around the joints.

Introduction: Snegirev was the first to draw attention to this amazing syndrome at the beginning of the 20th century, considering 3 symptoms - pain, fever and redness of the skin. The more symptoms present with back pain, the higher the risk of developing pneumonia. As it turns out, the skin in the back area is not as elastic as in other places on the human body, so an increase in its volume, strengthening of the subcutaneous layer, even swelling indicates the presence of an acute inflammatory process in the lungs. Pulmonologist, Ph.D., scientific editor of the service For patients, Ekaterina Anatolyevna Zakharova told what symptoms doctors base this test on: “Before the appearance of such symptoms, the patient begins to complain of pain and discomfort in the back. The pain intensifies during the day, when the patient sits down, stands up. The patient has to stand or lie down for a long time for the pain to subside. The patient increases pain when coughing, deep breathing, sneezing. Over time, a low-grade fever develops (up to 37.5), which can gradually increase. Finally, the skin in the area of ​​redness and flakes off in combination with general weakness, weight loss, profuse sweating and decreased vitality."

Symptoms of the syndrome:

* Pain, especially when moving and coughing. - Worsening of the condition when bending over and sitting. * Increased pain with pressure and palpation. * Swelling in the dorsal area (redness of the skin). * Temperature increase.