I’m new here. What does hyperinflated or air trapping mean on a PFT? I was extremely nervous the day of my test and was nearly having a panic attack.
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Hyperinflated lungs?

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Hyperinflated lungs occur when air gets trapped in the lungs and causes them to overinflate. Hyperinflated lungs can be caused by blockages in the air passages or by air sacs that are less elastic, which interferes with the expulsion of air from the lungs.
Hyperinflated lungs are often seen in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — a disorder that includes emphysema. Certain lung problems, such as asthma and cystic fibrosis, also can cause hyperinflation.
It had nothing to do with your nervousness
It means lungs occur when air gets trapped in the lungs and causes them to overinflate.

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