Question 1

can hyperinflated lungs heal?

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That depends...: On the cause. Many disease states can cause 'hyperinflation'. Asthma, may cause hyperinflation that resolves after the acute state. However, emphysema causes hyperinflation due to destroyed lung tissue. Unfortunately, that does not 'heal'. If you smoke, quit!

Question 2

hyperinflated lungs what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Emphysema: It is typically seen in emphysema. It can also be seen during an asthma attack.

Question 3

does hyperinflated lungs mean large lungs?

Accepted Answer

Yes &amp; No: Hyperinflated lungs are larger but that's not good. Rather than being elastic, the lungs are more rigid and stretched out which makes them less efficient and less able to clear out stale air and contaminants. This is often seen in COPD. So, it's not like they're really larger in that there's more surface area for gas exchange.

Question 4

how do you cure or reverse hyperinflated lungs?

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COPD: Check with your doc unless this is a cxr report commenting on a deep inspiration. At your age there should not be emphysema.

I suspect the radiologist commented on a very healthy lung but check with your doc.

Question 5

what does it mean to have hyperinflated lungs? does this mean that i'm going to die?

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No: Hyperinflation is most commonly used to describe an xray appearance of the chest.  It can mean that the lungs are bigger than ordinary due to trapped air in the chest.  Hyperinflation may be seen in asthma, emphysema or even in normal patients who are thin.  Most of the time it is an indication to get your lungs checked out by a healthcare provider.

Question 6

can smoking cause hyperinflated lungs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Smoking can lead on to develop emphysema, which causes hyperinflation sec to airtrapping.

Question 7

can hyperinflated lungs on x-ray be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: It can be a result of over-cooperating (when they tell the patient to take a deep breath- some take a really deep breath). Or it can be seen in COPD (emphysema) or reactive airway disease (asthma).

Question 8

is there a cure for hyperinflated lungs. what is the cause of this.

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Hyperinflated lungs means that there is too much air. Now, that can be from asthma, which is usually reversible and can get better. If its from COPD, or emphysema, it may not be cured, but it can also get better. Best thing is to see a doctor and get a lung function test. That's the best way to tell if you have hyperinflation. Maybe the x ray wasn't accurate? The lung test will be best answer.

Question 9

lung bases are hyperinflated, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Air trapping: this could be normal with a good inspiratory chestxray or sec to asthma or emphysema

Question 10

what to do if i have hyperinflated lungs and asthma?

Accepted Answer

Strive for control: The goal of asthma treatment is best lung function possible, least amount of symptoms (day, night, exercise) all on the least amount of medications.  Hyperinflation can be seen with uncontrolled asthma with air trapping, but best evaluated with spirometry.  An asthma specialist can help you achieve the goals.

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