Widmera Symptom

Widmer's symptom is a clinical and radiological sign that helps diagnose pneumonia. It was described in 1958 by American physician Robert Widmer.

The essence of the symptom is that with pneumonia, foci of darkening appear in the lungs, which look like light spots on an x-ray. These spots can come in different sizes and shapes, but they are usually round or oval in shape.

In order to detect Widmer's symptom, it is necessary to take an X-ray of the patient's chest. If the image shows light spots in the lungs, this may indicate pneumonia. However, for an accurate diagnosis it is necessary to conduct additional studies and tests.

Widmer's symptom is an important diagnostic sign for pneumonia, as it allows you to quickly and accurately determine the disease and begin treatment.