Barrel Chest Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

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]

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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]

chest). [merckmanuals.com]

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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]

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Bronchial Asthma

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by airway hyperresponsiveness and reversible airflow obstruction. It is caused by a combination of incompletely understood environmental and genetic interactions. Common symptoms include wheezing, coughing and dyspnea, which may vary from mild[…] [symptoma.com]

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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]

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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]

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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]

As the disease progresses, children develop a declining tolerance for exercise, lung infections tend to occur more frequently, the chest becomes barrel-shaped, and insufficient [msdmanuals.com]

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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]

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Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen Syndrome

The upper part of the body seems to be more severely affected and a pigeon-shaped (or barrel) chest is one of the hallmarks of Dyggve-Melchior-Clausen syndrome. [symptoma.com]

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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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Silicosis

Silicosis is a lung disorder caused by continued long-term inhalation of crystalline silica dust, characterized by a slowly progressive fibrosis. In cases of occupational lung diseases like silicosis, it is important to note the duration of exposure, the type of work which helps us to understand the type of silica to[…] [symptoma.com]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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Acute Bronchitis

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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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Acute Respiratory Infection

chest; Shallow rapid breathing; Suprasternal and substernal retractions; Decreased breath sounds; Wheezes and rales; Palpable liver and spleen; Difficulty in palpating the [wikieducator.org]

[…] restlessness, and refusal to feed as the child tries to concentrate on breathing, The signs of bronchiolitis include: Signs of mild upper respiratory infection; Overinflated (barrel [wikieducator.org]

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