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[|Human|] I had chest x-ray test last July 13, 2011. The report says both lung fields are hyperaerated with flattening of both hemidiaphragms. The trachea is in the midline. The heart is not enlarged. The pulmonary vessels are within normal limits. Both costophrenic angles are sharp and distinct. the osseous thoracic cage reveals no significant bony abnormality. Conclusions: hyperaeration of both lungs. I m 59, female, never smoke except for 1 to 2 sticks in my whole life. What could be the cause of this? How to reverse this condition? Thank you.
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the x-ray finding have attached. This x-ray picture is suggestive of emphysema. Hyperinflation, hypermarket lung fields with flattening of diaphragm etc. are suggestive of emphysema only. And despite negative smoking history, emphysema can be seen in old age (age more than 50 years). This is known as senile emphysema. Treatment is based on limitation in lung functions. So first get done PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will tell you about severity of the functional defect. You may need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (fluticasone or budesonide). Don't worry, you will be alright with these Chat Doctor. . Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.