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On [[chest x-ray]], the classic signs of COPD are overexpanded lung ([[Hyperaeration|hyperinflation]]), a flattened diaphragm, increased retrosternal airspace, and bullae.<ref name=Old2007>{{cite journal |author=Torres M, Moayedi S |title=Evaluation of the acutely dyspneic elderly patient |journal=Clin. Geriatr. Med. |volume=23 |issue=2 |pages=307–25, vi |year=2007 |month=May |pmid=17462519 |doi=10.1016/j.cger.2007.01.007 |url=}}</ref> It can be useful to help exclude other lung diseases, such as [[pneumonia]], [[pulmonary edema]] or a [[pneumothorax]].<ref name=Old2007/> | |||
==Chest X Ray== | ==Chest X Ray== |
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Overview
On chest x-ray, the classic signs of COPD are overexpanded lung (hyperinflation), a flattened diaphragm, increased retrosternal airspace, and bullae.[1] It can be useful to help exclude other lung diseases, such as pneumonia, pulmonary edema or a pneumothorax.[1]
Chest X Ray
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Emphysema
- Signs of hyperinflation like flattening of diaphragm.
- Increased retrosternal space
- Hypovascularity
- Long, narrow heart shadow
Chronic bronchitis
- Increased bronchovascular markings
- Cardiomegaly
- Right ventricular enlargement, prominent hilar vascular shadows, opacity in retrosternal air spaces (pulmonary hypertension)