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Can hyper-inflated lungs be misdiagnosed, from you just taking a bigger breath than the last time you had an x-ray?
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Hyperinflation is a specific finding and taking a bigger breath by itself would not make the diagnosis of hyperinflation. You should get a pulmonary function test to determine if you have obstruction. The most common causes of obstruction leading to hyperinflation are COPD and asthma. The difference between the 2 is the bronchodilator response. Good luck!
Answered 2/3/2023
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