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Is Pulmonary Hyper-aeration Indicative Of Emphysema?

Posted on Wed, 27 Dec 2023

Question: I am having medication for asthma since Thursday pm March 1, 2018 which includes using the nebulizer every 6 hrs. This is my first use of such machine. This afternoon, I had an x-ray which shows a pulmonary hyper-aeration among others.Could this x-ray mean I have emphysema.? Both my parents had emphysema before they died.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Better to get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Emphysema is functional term. It is diagnosed only if PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) is showing obstructive defect.

So better to consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).

If PFT is showing obstructive defect then it is possible that you are having emphysema.

Please let me know if you have already undergone PFT.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (40 hours later)

Thank you, I haven't heard about a pulmonary function test. I will ask the XXXX Diagnostics Center if they have such test. Meanwhile, I still have to get my sputum analysis tomorrow noon. Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Get done PFT.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Yes, you should definitely get done PFT. It is a must for the diagnosis of asthma. Also, let me know your sputum report.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad