Bronchial Obstruction and Pulmonary Hyperinflation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by expiratory airflow limitation due to bronchial obstruction and pulmonary hyperinflation. The article deals with pathogenesis, clinical role, and diagnosis of pulmonary hyperinflation, its association with exacerbation and progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The authors also discuss the effect of bronchodilator therapy on pulmonary hyperinflation.