Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Your chest x ray is suggestive of hyperinflation changes. These are common finding in smokers. So if you are smoker then you should immediately quit smoking.
And for conformation, you need to get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) for the confirmation of COPD (chronic
obstructive Pulmonary disease).
It will also tell you about severity of the disease.
And treatment of COPD is based on severity only.
Treatment of COPD is as follows.
1. Quit smoking as soon as possible. This is the most important step in the treatment.
2. Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid.
3.
Chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises to improve lung function.
4. Vaccinate yourself with adult respiratory vaccines like pneumococcal and
Influenza vaccines to prevent recurrent
lung infection.
So
consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. First get done PFT.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.