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What Causes Pulmonary Hyperaeration Bilateral?
Hello doctor, good day, im 25 y/o male, non smoker, occasional alcohol drinker, no asthma. I just got my xray result and it says pulmonary hyperaeration bilateral. Is this result a bad sign? I have cough and tonsillitis 5 days prior to chest xray. thanks.
Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chest x ray is just a screening tool for lung diseases.
Bilateral pulmonary hyperinflation can be a normal finding if chest x ray is taken after deep inspiration.
So no need to worry for any lung disease or damage by this x ray finding.
Better to get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
If PFT is normal then your lungs are properly functioning.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Chest x ray is just a screening tool for lung diseases.
Bilateral pulmonary hyperinflation can be a normal finding if chest x ray is taken after deep inspiration.
So no need to worry for any lung disease or damage by this x ray finding.
Better to get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
If PFT is normal then your lungs are properly functioning.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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