Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is hyperaeration?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See below: Overinflation of the lungs, seen in obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and copd.
Answered 6/8/2018
5.4k views
Thank
Overinflation: Air trapping can occur when the lung loses it's normal elastic recoil from emphysema or significant airflow obstruction from asthma or copd.
Answered 6/13/2018
5.4k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is coughing during the test of X-ray can cause hyperaeration of lungs as what stated in conclusion?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Please tell me what does hyperaerated lung fields mean?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What do doctors mean when they say both lungs are hyperaerated?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Follow-up study to May 2015 again shows lung hyperaeration. previously noted ill-defined opacities in the Left apex show interval regression. Mean?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Significance of "generalized hyperaeration" on cxr? Sx scapular pain inspiration. No oth sx Very thin. Told take deep brth n hold. Overpenetration?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
