Restrictive Lung Disease

Restrictive Lungs

What happens in restrictive lung disease?

  • The total volume of air that the lung are normally able to hold becomes reduced
  • This could be due to a problem with chest wall expansion during inhalation, or due to decreased elasticity of the lungs

Question:

What symptoms would you expect to see in restrictive lung disease?
(choose all appropriate)

Nonproductive cough     green tick
Excess phlegm or sputum    
Progressive shortness of breath     green tick
Wheezing    
Well done. You have scored 4 out of 4.