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Can Hyperinflated Lungs Be Normal?

Can hyperinflated lungs be normal? I got my x-ray result :Lungs are hyperinflated consistent with COPD, no other any medical problem concert. I have never had any illness. I had x-ray last year that result is normal. The doctor said I may can not work in a nursing home.
Wed, 13 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
If you are not having any symptoms (cough, breathlessness, chest pain) then no need to worry for hyperinflated lung field on chest x ray.
If chest x ray is taken after deep inspiration then hyperinflated lung field can be seen on the chest x ray.
COPD diagnosis is not only on the basis of chest x ray. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) is needed for diagnosis of COPD.
If you have any doubt then get done PFT.
PFT is normal then no need to worry for COPD and you can also work in nursing home.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Can Hyperinflated Lungs Be Normal?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. If you are not having any symptoms (cough, breathlessness, chest pain) then no need to worry for hyperinflated lung field on chest x ray. If chest x ray is taken after deep inspiration then hyperinflated lung field can be seen on the chest x ray. COPD diagnosis is not only on the basis of chest x ray. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) is needed for diagnosis of COPD. If you have any doubt then get done PFT. PFT is normal then no need to worry for COPD and you can also work in nursing home. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.