explain in your own words the following expressions. a barrel for a chest
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Barrel chest is a condition in which the chest appears to be partially inflated all the time, with the rib cage broadened as if in the middle of a deep breath. The person may find it hard to breathe normally.
Causes. Barrel chest occurs when the lungs become chronically overinflated (hyperinflated) with air, forcing the rib cage to stay expanded for long periods of time. Over time, the distention of the rib cage will affect the anterior (forward-facing) chest wall and the posterior (back-facing) wall.
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Answer From Eric J. Olson, M.D. The term "barrel chest" describes a rounded, bulging chest that resembles the shape of a barrel. ... Some people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) — such as emphysema — develop a slight barrel chest in the later stages of the disease