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Mild hyperinflation of lungs
A female asked:

Dr. Susan Madonnaanswered
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Hyperinflation: Hyperinflation of the lungs, or retention of air in the lungs, is not a diagnosis. It is a physical finding. People who have asthma, emphysema, COPD ... Read More
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Michael Gaboranswered
Diagnostic Radiology 34 years experience
That is a: fairly nonspecific finding. It could indicate COPD, but could also potentially be normal if you took a particularly deep breath in. Tough to say wit... Read More
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:

Dr. Charles Sturgisanswered
Pathology 30 years experience
Collapse of air sacs: Atelectasis is a a complete or partial collapse of an are of lung. It happens when the tiny air sacs (alveoli) within the lung become deflated. 'mil... Read More
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:

Dr. Jason Hemminganswered
Gastroenterology 18 years experience
Not edema : Pulmonay edema usually means increased interstitial fluid as a consequence of fluid overload (ie chf). That is not a consequence of gerd. Regurgitatio... Read More
5.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. Richard Mcgeeanswered
Medical Oncology 51 years experience
Unimportant usually: Radiologist code intended to indicate slight excess fluid in the lower part of the lung field (posterior if lying down) due to the influence of mild e... Read More
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old male asked:

A Verified Doctoranswered
Internal Medicine 12 years experience
Not breathing deeply: atelactic changes means your lungs are not full expanded. this is a non-specific finding that can be seen in healthy people.
3.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 53-year-old female asked:

Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
It may be the best: That can be done at this time. It is a very low dose so many of the feared side effects are less likely. Also, you need to consider the alternatives a... Read More
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old male asked:

Dr. Mark Lubienskianswered
Thoracic Surgery 38 years experience
Yes: X ray indicates your asthma needs better treatment. Lungs are hyper inflated because they are not emptying normally due to bronchoconstriction. Need t... Read More
19 viewsAnswered Dec 15, 2020
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered
Family Medicine 62 years experience
Considering your age and the history you give it is unlikely that you have a chronic physical condition . It is more likely to be anxiety related. You... Read More
Answered Jan 08, 2022
A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Gerald Mandellanswered
Nuclear Medicine 53 years experience
linear atelectasis: Lung collapse/atelectasis can occur for many reasons asthmatics get collapse because of mucus plugs in the airway.Sometimes aspiration causes atelect... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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