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Hyper means over normal. Inflated means blown up. The lungs are over-inflated.

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What is hyper aerated lung fields?

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What is hypo-inflated lungs?

Hyperinflation of the lungs is a term used to describe excessive, large or heightened increase in lung tissues. Hyper in the medical field means excessive.


What does Lung fields appear hyper inflated means?

"Hypereinflated lung fields" refers to an abnormal condition often seen on imaging studies, such as X-rays or CT scans, where the lungs appear larger than normal due to excessive air trapping. This can occur in conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma, where airflow obstruction prevents complete exhalation. As a result, the lung tissue may become overstretched, leading to decreased gas exchange efficiency and respiratory difficulties.


Why a person with pneumothorax has the right lung was collapsed why the left lung was still inflated?

The lungs operate independently , and you can live with one lung.


Can you get a liver transplant if you have a trapped lung?

A trapped lung is an under inflated or collapsed lung. It has been done but your transplant team can best advise you.


What is a hyper aerated?

or hyperinflation it is where the lung volume is abnormally increased with increased filling of alveoli.


What effect does opening the valve have on the left lung?

This simulates a punctured wall of the thoracic cavity, the intrathoracic pressure will equalize with atmospheric pressure so that the lung cannot be inflated.


If air enters the intrapleural space?

The lung will collapse (atelectasis) because the negative intrapleural pressure gradient that keeps the lung inflated has is now at equilibrium with atmospheric pressure.


What does an underexposed x-ray look like?

Lung fields will appear white


What is Lung fields no focal lung consolidation?

"Lung fields no focal lung consolidation" refers to a radiological finding in which the lungs appear clear and free from localized areas of opacity that would indicate consolidation, such as pneumonia or other lung infections. This term suggests that the lung tissue is functioning normally without any significant abnormalities or fluid accumulation. It is often noted in chest X-rays or CT scans, indicating healthy lung conditions. Overall, it is a positive finding in imaging studies of the chest.


What is the meaning of lung cancer?

Lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgical means.


How did Sojourner Truth get lung cancer?

She was exposed to toxins from the fields she was forced to work in......... I think.