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Ct chest no contrast says hyperinflation. dr says ct was normal & long torso is the reason lungs look big. would air trapping & bullous show up in ct?

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Dr. Harish Rao answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Air trapping and bullae can be seen on the ct scan. Pfts can also detect air trapping with the special test where they place you in a box and make you breathe through the mouth piece.

Answered 3/12/2020

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