Possible Causes for barrel chest Pulmonary Emphysema […] size (barrel chest) Increased risk of serious lung infections Enlargement of the right chamber of the heart and possibly heart failure Coughing up thick and/or bloody mucus [umms.org] In addition to shortness of breath, patients with emphysema may suffer from wheezing, coughing, a tight feeling in the chest, fatigue, difficulty sleeping and a barrel-chested [uhhospitals.org] Signs of emphysema include: tachypnea absence of cyanosis pursed-lip breathing, tripod position chest hyperinflation "barrel chest" reduced breath sounds hyper-resonant to [radiopaedia.org] Bronchial Asthma Hyperinflation of the lungs may alter the chest wall in patients with long-standing uncontrolled asthma, causing a barrel-shaped thorax. [merckmanuals.com] Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease On the lateral radiograph, a "barrel chest" with widened anterior-posterior diameter may be visualized. [radiopaedia.org] Thoracic examination reveals the following: Hyperinflation (barrel chest) Wheezing – Frequently heard on forced and unforced expiration Diffusely decreased breath sounds Hyperresonance [emedicine.medscape.com] People with COPD sometimes develop a barrel-shaped chest due to an enlargement of the lungs. [sleepfoundation.org] Obesity Please log in to edit this article. Edit Synonyms: adipositas, adiposity German : Adipositas, Fettleibigkeit, Fettsucht, Obesitas 1 Definition Obesity is defined as an excessive increase in body fat. The threshold from being overweight to being obese lies at a body mass index (BMI) of 30. Today, obesity is not considered[…] [flexikon.doccheck.com] Chronic Bronchitis […] respiratory acidosis increased PCO2 CXR decreased lung markings with flattened diaphragm hyperinflated lungs with bullae and/or blebs thin-appearing heart and mediastinum barrel-chest [step2.medbullets.com] Over time, many people develop a barrel chest as the size of the lungs increases because of trapped air. [merckmanuals.com] chest). [msdmanuals.com] Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia […] cyanosis barrel-shaped chest scaphoid abdomen (due to herniation of abdominal contents into thorax Management endotracheal intubation nasogastric tube for decompression chest [medbullets.com] nasal flaring, tachypnea, cyanosis, intercostal retractions, grunting) Barrel-shaped chest, scaphoid abdomen, and auscultation of bowel sounds in the chest[2] Absent breath [amboss.com] Diagnosis Examination in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernias include the following findings: Scaphoid abdomen Barrel-shaped chest Respiratory distress (retractions [emedicine.com] Cystic Fibrosis Children with Cystic Fibrosis experience symptoms including difficulty breathing, frequent respiratory infections, cough, rapid respirations, and a barrel-chested appearance [disabled-world.com] Intercostal retractions, use of accessory muscles of respiration, a barrel-chest deformity, digital clubbing, cyanosis, and a declining tolerance for exercise occur with disease [merckmanuals.com] chest Blue color under the fingernails Shortness of breath with normal activities Digestive symptoms occur because a child with cystic fibrosis can't digest and absorb food [merckmanuals.com] Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita We present a case of SED congenita with short stature since birth, flat midface, short neck, barrel chest with pectus carinatum, lumbar lordosis, myopia without retinal detachment [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] An autosomal condition of neonatal onset (OMIM:183900) characterised by shortened trunk, neck and proximal extremities, barrel chest, spinal involvement, and variably accompanied [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Systemic Features: Dwarfism with kyphosis and a barrel chest are characteristic. The vertebrae are often flattened and malformed and the neck is short. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu] Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen Syndrome chest. [semanticscholar.org] This site is intended for healthcare professionals General Practice Notebook This dysplastic syndrome is characterised by: short stature short trunk barrel chest accentuated [gpnotebook.co.uk] Journal of medical genetics Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen syndrome (DMC) is a rare, dwarfing, skeletal dysplasia characterised by a coarse facies, bulky jaws, short trunk, and barrel [semanticscholar.org] Meconium Aspiration Syndrome Examiners will check the baby for the following signs and symptoms that suggest MAS: Rapid breathing Barrel-chest Low Apgar score (Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, and [study.com] This ball-valve phenomenon leads to alveolar overdistension, a barrel-shaped chest, and air leak phenomenon (pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, pulmonary [my.anconsultants.com] Physical examination at birth shows rapid labored breathing or no breathing, slow heartbeat, barrel shaped chest and low Apgar score. [medindia.net] Wolcott-Rallison Syndrome Summary Epidemiology Fewer than 60 cases have been reported to date. Most patients are from consanguineous families. Prevalence may therefore vary significantly between countries.WRS may be underdiagnosed because of early death before diagnosis. Clinical description Diabetes occurs early, generally before six[…] [orpha.net] Bronchiectasis We present the case of a 56-year-old male who presented with cough and breathlessness. Chest radiograph (postero-anterior view) showed bulla and signs of hyperinflation in the right upper zone with cystic shadows in the left lower zone. Spirometry showed severe irreversible airflow obstruction with restriction[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Hyperinflation results in barrel chest, increased percussion note, decreased breath sound intensity (see breath sound assessment video, below), and distant heart sounds. [emedicine.medscape.com] Symptoms of emphysema include difficulty breathing, a hacking cough and a barrel-shaped chest. [genome.gov] A physical examination may reveal a barrel-shaped chest, wheezing, or decreased breath sounds. [nlm.nih.gov] Tumor of Endocrine Glands University of California Press, ٠١/٠١/١٩٧٨ - 465 من الصفحات General considerations; Tumors of the skin and soft tissues; Tumors of muscle; Tumors of bone and cartilage; Tumors of the lymphoid and hemopoietic tissues; Tumors of the respiratory system; Tumors of the alimentary tract; Tumors of the pancreas,[…] [books.google.com] Costello Syndrome Both had relative macrocephaly at birth, curly hair, large ear lobes, epicanthic folds, a low nasal bridge, thick lips, a short and wide nose, a short neck, a barrel chest [link.springer.com] Kniest Dysplasia Symptoms of Kniest dysplasia can include: Short limbs Shortened body trunk, making the child appear barrel-chested Scoliosis Hip dysplasia, in which the two hip joints are [chop.edu] SYMPTOMS: At birth: Short limbs, barrel-chest, eye problems, joints that do not extend all the way and may be swollen, decreased hearing, cleft palate, and a round mid-face [ksginfo.org] Spondyloperipheral Dysplasia chest Barrel chest 0001552 Brachydactyly Short fingers or toes 0001156 Broad palm Broad hand Broad hands Wide palm [ more ] 0001169 Broad thumb Broad thumbs Wide/broad thumb [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Category Subcategory Feature Chest External Features Pectus carinatum Barrel-shaped chest Growth Height Short stature Head And Neck Face Midface hypoplasia [ EoM Image ] Further [mnglabs.com] Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO Absent styloid process of ulna 0005068 Acetabular spurs 0010454 Autosomal dominant inheritance 0000006 Barrel-shaped [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Silicosis Silicosis, a disease of historical importance, continues to occur cryptically today. Its pathogenesis is under ongoing study as new concepts of pathobiology evolve. In this article, the gross and microscopic features of the disease in the lungs and the lesions in lymph nodes and other viscera are described. These[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Osteoporosis-Pseudoglioma Syndrome chest Barrel chest 0001552 Blindness 0000618 Cataract Clouding of the lens of the eye Cloudy lens [ more ] 0000518 Generalized hypotonia Decreased muscle tone Low muscle [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Showing of 23 Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO Absent anterior chamber of the eye 0008037 Autosomal recessive inheritance 0000007 Barrel-shaped [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] Cockayne Syndrome Cerebro-oculo-facio-skeletal (COFS) syndrome is a rapidly progressive neurological disorder leading to brain atrophy with calcification, cataracts, microcornea, optic atrophy, progressive joint contractures, and growth failure. Cockayne syndrome (CS) is a recessively inherited neurodegenerative disorder characterized[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] X-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Tarda The X-linked recessive form (SEDL) affects men and is characterized by reduced height, arm span exceeding total height, and barrel chest deformity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] chest deformity, and early development of degenerative joint disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] chest and absence of systemic complications. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia - Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia The X-linked recessive form (SEDL) affects men and is characterized by reduced height, arm span exceeding total height, and barrel chest deformity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Abstract Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia tarda (SEDT), an X-linked recessive skeletal disorder, presents with disproportionate short stature and "barrel-chest" deformity in affected [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] chest deformity, and early development of degenerative joint disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Bronchitis General physical signs Barrel chest (increased anteroposterior diameter) Diaphragm appears lower and flatter Paradoxical inward movement of the lower ribs and visible interspaces [physio-pedia.com] chest). [msdmanuals.com] Hyper-expansion of the chest- In advanced disease the chest wall can become barrel shaped. Reduced chest expansion. Reduced breath sounds, wheeze and crackles. [healthengine.com.au] Pulmonary Bullous Emphysema This may also add to the appearance of a barrel chest. Bulla (Bullae). [healthcentral.com] […] and barrel chest) and increasing the work of breathing. [clinicaladvisor.com] Barrel Chest. Lacking elastic tissue, alveoli lose the ability to contract during exhalation. [healthcentral.com] Acute Bronchitis General physical signs Barrel chest (increased anteroposterior diameter) Diaphragm appears lower and flatter Paradoxical inward movement of the lower ribs and visible interspaces [physio-pedia.com] chest). [msdmanuals.com] […] blood Coughing may last for more than two weeks Continued forceful coughing may cause chest and abdominal muscle pain Coughing can be severe enough at times to injure the chest [physio-pedia.com] X-Linked Spondyloepimetaphyseal Dysplasia Additional associated abnormalities may include underdevelopment of the abdominal muscles; a rounded, bulging chest (barrel chest) with a prominent sternum (pectus carinatum [encyclopedia.com] Physical characteristics include moderate short-stature ( dwarfism ); moderate to severe spinal deformities; barrel-chest; disproportionately short trunk and neck; disproportionately [rarediseases.info.nih.gov] It is a progressive skeletal disorder, in which affected males characteristically have a short neck and trunk, a barrel-shapped chest and hips that show degenerative diseas [repository.unib.ac.id] Anauxetic Dysplasia Additional findings included prognathism, small teeth, a large tongue, barrel chest, thoracic kyphosis, lumbar hyperlordosis, and limited extension of the elbows but marked [jmg.bmj.com] Other skeletal abnormalities in anauxetic dysplasia include a barrel-shaped chest and a rounded upper back that also curves to the side ( kyphoscoliosis ). [elbiruniblogspotcom.blogspot.com] chest, lumbar hyperlordosis, flexion contractures of the elbow and hip, and laxity of the other joints (fig 3 ). [jmg.bmj.com] Gigantism - Acromegaly chest’ appearance Possible necrosis (premature death of living cells) and erosion of the joints Headaches, galactorrhea (milk discharge) Heart, liver, kidneys and spleen [thehumanthebody.com] The ribs may thicken, creating a barrel chest. [revues-eco.refer.org] The ribs may thicken, creating a barrel chest. Joint pain is common. After many years, crippling degenerative arthritis may occur. [merckmanuals.com] Cystitis chest. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] causes the upper leg bones to turn inward (coxa vara); multiple abnormalities of the epiphyses, including a short upper end of the thigh bone (femoral neck); and a broad, barrel-shaped [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Hyperventilation Your assessment reveals that he has a barrel-shaped chest, unilaterally diminished breath sounds, and tachycardia. [quizlet.com] A 59-year-old male with a history of emphysema complains of an acute worsening of his dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain following a forceful cough. [quizlet.com]
