Hyperinflated lungs on xray

[Guzman13]

So, I went to the dr about a month ago complaining of chest pain and dizziness which btw I still feel, and Dr. decided to send me for an ekg, xray and bloodwork. My ekg was fine, bloodwork showed slight anemia and the xray showed trapped air, or what the say, hyperinflated lungs. The doctor is confused because this usually shows up in people with COPD or asthma and I have none of that.

I usually feel out of breath randomly and attribute it to my anxiety so I’ve always ignored it. I go back to the doctor again tomorrow and to a pulmonologist on Thursday.

Has anybody else had the same problem? Does anybody know any of this? Will my life be cut short because of this? I’m so stressed out now 😕

[Siempre18]

I'm sorry for your diagnosis...I don't know anything about this is actually the 1st time I hear of it I say try to be easy on yourself and tomorrow when you go to the doctor ask him all the questions you have...I know it's hard not to worry I'm a worry wart myself but I've tried to put off worrying until I really have to. Tomorrow ask all your questions and see what are the treatments and always always try your best to stay positive. I wish you all the luck and soon recovery.

[Butterflymomma]

Did you find out what was causing this? I recently had a pulmonary test that noted the same thing. I do not have asthma or COPD either.

[Guzman13 in reply to Butterflymomma]

Yes, sort of. I got a pulmonary function test and another chest xray that showed no hyperinflation. Doctors are saying that it’s most likely just my anatomy. They did find that there is an abnormality in how my lungs exchange oxygen so now i’m scared about that and they sent me in for an echocardiogram.

[Butterflymomma in reply to Guzman13]

Did you have the echo yet? I had that done first which was ok. Then I had the PFT done Now I’m waiting to hear what’s next.

[Guzman13 in reply to Butterflymomma]

I’m scheduled for next week for the echo. I’ve had 2 done before and they were both normal so hoping this is also normal!!

[Butterflymomma in reply to Guzman13]

And what abnormality are they thinking it is? So sorry you are going through this too. My anxiety is so bad and I was literally having a panic attack the day of PFT.