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A barrel chest is often indicative of what respiratory disease?
emphysema
What does bell shaped chest mean?
I don't think there is a bell shaped chest. There is a barrel shaped chest. It usually means you have emphysema.
What is a destructive disease of the alveoli and the adjacent capillary walls resulting in chronic dyspnea cough and the characteristic barrel chest?
Emphysema
Is a destructive disease of the alveoli and the adjacent capillary walls resulting in chronic dyspnea cough and the characteristic barrel chest?
Emphysema
Do you get a pink chest rash with emphysema?
A pink chest rash is NOT a symptom of emphysema. It is more likely a negative side effect from a medication. Call your doctor.
What are Obstructive diseases of the respiratory system?
They are but not limited to:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)AsthmaPneumoniaPulmonary EmbolismEmphysemaCommon cold
What is the contour of the chest in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
barrel Chest.
What does widening of the chest mean?
Barrel chest is common in patients with COPD. The chest expansion is the compensation of the body for the needed oxygen.
What causes Hyperresonance over the left chest?
Hyperresonance is usually caused by emphysema. Remember that your chest should be resonant and if it is too resonant (hyperresonant), then you have too much air in your lungs.
What is a dove chest?
I have always been taught that men have a 'barrel' chest while women with large or protruding ribcage/sternum have a 'dove' chest.
What is the important measure to slow the progression of emphysema?
Stop smoking, and be careful about hand and mouth hygiene to avoid chest infections.
What is the medical term meaning progressive loss of lung function caused by enlargement of the alveoli?
Emphysema, which is a part of COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and emphysema.Called "barrel chest"; usually caused by chronic pulmonary emphysema.Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and emphysema.Pulmonary emphysema
