What does Hyperaeration of the lungs mean?
What does Hyperaeration of the lungs mean?
Hyperinflation of the lungs occurs when damage to the lung tissue results in lungs that become less elastic. When the lungs lose their elasticity, the expulsion of air becomes difficult and it gets trapped inside the lungs. Hyperinflation can also occur when patients begin to inhale before they’ve fully exhaled.
What causes pulmonary Hyperaeration?
Causes. Anything that limits the flow of air out of your lungs can lead to hyperinflation. The most common culprit is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, mainly caused by smoking.
How is pulmonary Hyperaeration treated?
Long-acting bronchodilators work by expanding the bronchi for a sustained period of time. These medications can help improve the effects of lung hyperinflation. Bronchodilators reduce the impact of dynamic hyperventilation because the expansion of the bronchi provides space for air to exit the lungs.
Is hyperinflated lungs serious?
Hyperinflated lungs can produce significant detrimental effects on breathing, as highlighted by improvements in patient symptoms after lung volume reduction surgery. Measures of lung volumes correlate better with impairment of patient functional capabilities than do measures of airflow.
How do you reduce hyperinflated lungs?
Dynamic hyperinflation can be reduced by either improving airflow during expiration or by reducing the rate of breathing to increase the time for expiration. Bronchodilators and heliox decrease airflow resistance, allowing more rapid airflow during expiration.
Does exercise help hyperinflated lungs?
Exercise can’t reverse lung damage, but it can improve your physical endurance and strengthen your respiratory muscles. This can help you feel better physically and mentally, and you’ll be able to participate in more activities without losing your breath or getting tired.