Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Copd at age 27? had pft and diagnosed with asthma. 3+ months ago i had pneumonia. now i'm having symptoms of hyperinflated lungs.
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
COPD: COPD is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. On xray...One will very commonly find hyperinflated lungs (by rib counting..Rough and dirty way). You should have pft's if you haven't already. Your not smoking i hope. There is good medical treatment out there. Go to your pcp or pulmonologist.
Answered 6/10/2014
5.3k views
Probably asthma: Asthma is very similar to COPD in many ways. The symptoms , pfts, & treatments overlap . In both conditions there is obstruction to airflow because of narrowing and inflammation of the bronchi/ air tubes, thus a chest xray may show hyperinflation. Asthma is typically reversible while COPD is not. It is crucial not to smoke in either condition. In any case hyperinflation can be seen with either.
Answered 6/18/2018
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Thin ex smoker 28yo shows hyperinflated lungs in X-ray would it indicate asthma or copd?12 pack year history. Fev values normal.odds of emphysema?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had a CT of chest done and it showed hyperinflated lungs...Which could be asthma-copd-lung disease right? Could these cause atrial fibrillation?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
28 yo. Quit smoking two weeks ago. Tight chest. Pft nov Fvc 79 fev1 98% pft feb Fvc 110 fev1 115. Fev1/Fvc 83%. Both have low pef. Copd? Asthma?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Asthma 3 months after pneumonia. Symptoms of hyperinflated lungs and hyperventilation syndrome. I know i need to see my dr, but what can I do for now?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Something has happened to my lungs 5 months ago when i had a chest infection and they won't get better. All symptoms point to copd. Pft showed asthma.
Does pneumonia vaccine prevent other lung diseases such as COPD and Asthma?
Shortness of breath with mucus for a year. Doc has said Gerd. Doesn't think asthma. Smoked 10 yrs.25. Lung test normal. Copd?Pneumonia? Just smoking?
27 years old with hyperinflated lungs? I have had chronic anxiety and stress and am wondering if this could have caused it or is it asthma or copd?
I am 32 years old. I had a chest x ray and it said my lungs were hyperinflated. I have asthma. It is suggesting COPD. Can asthma cause this?
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
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
