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Hyperinflated Lungs But normal FEF & FVC

2019-04-19 11:58:31
Hi Doctor, I am having Shortness of breath. So, did X-ray and spirometry. X-ray shows Hyperinflated lungs and spirometry shows normal FEV1 & FVC but low FEF(25-75) values. Do I have any serious lung problems?
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Hi. I understand your concern. you might be having bronchitis consult a pulmonologist for the same

Answered2019-04-19 13:14:18

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Are you asthmatic? You are 27 , too young to have hyper inflated lungs on xray There are rare disease which can cause this picture. Do you have any symptoms??

Answered2019-04-21 15:31:54

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Hi Post the values

Answered2019-04-20 12:36:01

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