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Suggestions For Symptoms Showing Hyperinflated Lungs
Hi, I have GERD for the past 13 years and I’m taking Nexium. It really helps. Before I was diagnosed with GERD I coughed a lot, especially at night. Recently, I started to yawn and sigh very often. I had a chest x-ray and it showed hyperinflated lungs. Any suggestions?
Mon, 12 Oct 2015
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should definitely get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis.
GERD is common risk factor for bronchitis.
Your symptoms like cough, yawning, hyper inflated lungs etc are seen in bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should definitely get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis.
GERD is common risk factor for bronchitis.
Your symptoms like cough, yawning, hyper inflated lungs etc are seen in bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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