Increased vital capacity
emphysema
I don't think there is a bell shaped chest. There is a barrel shaped chest. It usually means you have emphysema.
Emphysema
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.
They are but not limited to:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)AsthmaPneumoniaPulmonary EmbolismEmphysemaCommon cold
barrel Chest.
Emphysema is characterized by the destruction of the alveoli, leading to reduced elastic recoil of the lungs and impaired gas exchange. Common symptoms include shortness of breath, a chronic cough, and wheezing, particularly during physical activity. Patients often exhibit a barrel-shaped chest due to air trapping. Additionally, emphysema is primarily caused by long-term exposure to irritants, such as cigarette smoke and environmental pollutants.
Barrel chest is common in patients with COPD. The chest expansion is the compensation of the body for the needed oxygen.
Hyperresonance over the left chest can be caused by conditions such as a large pneumothorax (air trapped in the chest cavity), emphysema (damaged air sacs in the lungs), or a bronchial obstruction. It is important to seek medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and treatment.
I have always been taught that men have a 'barrel' chest while women with large or protruding ribcage/sternum have a 'dove' chest.
Stop smoking, and be careful about hand and mouth hygiene to avoid chest infections.