Presentation
Longstanding asthma. Shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 41
Gender: Female
From the case:
Hyperinflated lungs
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Flattened hemidiaphragms.
> 10 posterior ribs in the midclavicular line above the diaphragm.
Hyperlucent lungs
Case Discussion
Hyperinflated lungs are present in many chronic chest conditions in particular COPD and asthma.
This may be evidenced by:
a. Flattened hemidiphragms
b. Hyperlucent lungs ( less bronchovascular markings per cm2)
c. More than 6 anterior or 10 posterior ribs in the mid-clavicular line at the lung diaphragm level.
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