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What causes enlarged lungs?

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What causes enlarged lungs?

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Enlarged lungs are usually due to hyperinflation. Though not diagnostic of asthma, this is probably the commonest cause.

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From the mechanical perspective of the lung, the causes include: Loss of lung recoil Airway closure Increased flow resistance Expiratory flow limitation Generally speaking … Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma are the two culprits that cause hyperinflation of the lungs …..