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What is the medical term for barrell chest?
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Barrel Chest: Barrel chest is actually the term md's use to describe a rounded, bulging chest that resembles a barrel. Barrel chest is commonly caused by osteoarthritis as one ages. It also may be seen in emphysema (COPD) in its later stages due to overinflation of the lungs.
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