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74yr old male. non smoker. my past chest x-rays normal. last may,s lung x-ray showed hyperinflated & flattening of hemidiaphragms . my doctor didn,t?
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Mgt: A virtual consult and uploading the report may be helpful to you and your physician. From your description, air trapping and obstructive pulmonary conditions, such as asthma can be considered.
Answered 11/11/2017
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