"Hyperinflation of the lungs is caused due to damage in the tissues of the lungs, which make it less elastic. It occurs when there is an increase in lung volume preventing efficient airflow in the body. When there is excess air getting trapped in the lungs, it will cause it to inflate due to blockages in the air passage and a less elastic air sac. Hyperinflation can be managed by improving airflow during expiration or reducing the rate of breathing for increasing expiration.
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I am a chronic smoker. Kindly explain my chest CT scan.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a smoker for 29 years, about half-pack a day. I just went through a chest CT scan yesterday. Can you help me to review the Dicom image files to see if everything is fine? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Review of given CT chest scan images (attachment removed to protect patient identity): There is no obvious focal lesion in the lungs. There is mild hyperinflated lungs with concerns for early changes due to emphysema. This is not a serious problem. However, you might like... Read Full »
I have bronchiectasis and hyperinflated lungs. What are medications to control chest pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I did ECG, TMT, and blood tests. All the reports were normal, but the ECG report says MVP with mild MR. I have had anxiety, tiredness, and atypical chest pain for the past four months. I get mucus secretion in the morning. My chest X-ray and CT scan showed mild bronchiectasis and hyper... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hyperinflated lungs occur due to air entrapment and cause shortness of breath, chest pain, productive cough, and exertional dyspnea. In the case of bronchiectasis, patients are more prone to develop frequent respiratory tract infections. Therefore, I suggest (consult... Read Full »
What do hyperinflated lungs in x-ray indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, My x-ray showed hyperinflation, spirometry 41%. computed tomography (CT) scans do not mention emphysema (possible middle lung syndrome). I do not get a specialist appointment for a month. I want to review existing radiology and spirometry results to advise if emphysema is more likely c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from asthma and middle lobe atelectasis. Atelectasis is the partial or complete collapse of the entire lungs or a particular area or lobe of the lungs. It occurs when the alveoli or air s... Read Full »
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