With all my visits to the specialists I am surprised that not one of them have commented on the fact that one side of my rib cage looks more curved and protrudes.... Has anyone else got such a funny problem like this.. And does anyone know if this is in anyway connected with emphysema?
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Hi HatherS
I believe this is due to having emphysema - my partner who had emphysema also had a very noticeable protuding/rounded rib cage also. Sadly he passed away in 2006 and I have also have emphysema myself after being diagnosed 2 months ago!!! I woiuldn't be surprised if, at some stage my rib cage looked more curved!
Stay well honey
Rastagilly x
Hi rastagilly I am sorry to hear your sad news.
Thank you for replying..... I seem to only have one side of my ribs that are rounded... It looks odd....
I am a bit concerned that the docs say I have mild/moderate emphysema and have rounded ribs now though....
At what stage have they said your emphysema is at?
Heather
Hi Heather. I have been told that I have moderate emphysema & 65% lung capacity. My partner's rib cage was rounded on both sides - maybe it would be worth mentioning it to your GP or consultant on ur next visit and see what they say about it.
Gina
My spirometry results were 63% and they said I was mild on the border of being moderate.... I wished the GPS would decide which assessing tool they are using and just stick to one .... They confuse you.... Well me at least lol
I am having a ct scan on 1st July so that would tell me if anything to worry about... Take care
Heather
They confuse me too if Im honest, so you're not alone there!! Good luck with the scan I hope you get good results. Let us know how u get on. Take care & stay well
Gina x
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