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I have been diagnosed with mild hyperinflation of the lungs, what does this mean? is it serious?
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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 and a few other lung disorders retain air in the lungs. If you smoke, stop now. Have you had a chest X-ray? Have you had spirometry or pulmonary function testing yet? These tests may help decide how serious your lung disease is at this time.
Answered 3/29/2018
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