Chest x-ray revealed mild hyperinflation without focal infiltrate. What does that mean? Will this cause an issue during surgery?

August 15, 2015
Asked By:melshomecorner in Mississippi, MS

My pre-op Chest x-ray reveled mild hyperinflation without focal infiltrate . What does that mean? I had smoked for many years and had quit about two years ago. I do notice when I'm working out hard and only hard, I feel like I should cough . It almost feels like I have something stuck. During regular activity I don't feel any different.Will this cause an issue during surgery?

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August 17, 2015

Answer: Preop work up

John L. Burns Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 17, 2015

Answer: Preop work up

John L. Burns Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 17, 2015

Answer: Chest Xray changes

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSCBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 17, 2015

Answer: Chest Xray changes

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSCBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 17, 2015

Answer: Hyperinflation

Christopher Park, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 17, 2015

Answer: Hyperinflation

Christopher Park, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Chest x-ray.

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Answer: Chest x-ray.

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Answer: X-ray findings

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