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[|Human|] Hi. I just had had a CXR and the report said that my lungs are hyperaerated, Heart is not enlarged, Note of slight thoracic scoliosis, rest of the study is unremarkable. IMPRESSION: Pulmonary hyperaeration.What does that mean? I dont feel anything except that Im having shortness of breath. Its the first time that Im feeling this and it gives so much discomfort but when Im in the office and busy doing something I dont feel any shortness of breath. I feel normal. My doctor said before the xray that i looked ok. What is the cause of my pulmonary hyperaeration? Thanks in advance.
[|AI|]  Hello Thanks for posting at Chat Doctor. Pulmonary aeration is a term used to suggest that the lungs are filled with more air than its supposed This occurs due to air trapping which can occur due to narrowed airways. You have not mentioned any history about respiratory illness or smoking. Respiratory illnesses like asthma or COPD or emphysema can cause hyperaeration. But don't worry this is not a major diagnosis and air trapping or other illnesses mentioned above are only probabilities. It may be found in normal population also. To confirm the presence of a respiratory disease, I recommend you to go for a pulmonary function test which requires you to blow into a machine while your lung capacities are estimated. Please do a Pulmonary function test and revert with the test results. Wishing you good health. Regards