What Does Hyperinflation of Lungs Mean?
Q. I am 48 with moderate COPD. I have 58% FEV1, X-ray results show significant hyperinflation. I feel good with very little shortness of breath and that is mostly due to anxiety, I think. My doctor is not concerned with the x-ray only with how I feel. Does hyperinflation on an x-ray mean a worsening of my condition? 58% with hyperinflation 58% with normal x-ray Would one be worse off than the other in regards to damage and progression? Wendy A. Dear Wendy, Hyperinflation on a chest x-ray, just says you can take a deep breath and there is lots of air in the lungs. It does not tell, “How well you can exhale the air”. The 58% FEV1 says that your expiratory capacity is reduced, but not badly so. Do not smoke and avoid all second hand smoke. You can stay healthy. Dr. Tom Difficulty Breathing and Pain Q. I am 23 year-old male. I was diagnosed with asthma several years ago. I recently have had some stomach and abdominal issues. I was prescribed Librax (can be used to treat bowel disorders) an
