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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?
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Yes: Asthma can cause hyperinflated lungs. COPD stands for chronic obstructive airway disease, and asthma meets that definition. Do follow your doctor's advice for care. Wish you good health!
Answered 12/16/2020
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