Editing Inhalation (section)

==Hyperinflation==
{{For-multi|another similar term|Dynamic hyperinflation|the Economics term|Hyperinflation}}

''Hyperinflation'' or ''hyperaeration'' is where the lung volume is abnormally increased, with increased filling of the alveoli. This results in an increased [[radiodensity|radiolucency]] on X-ray, a reduction in lung markings and depression of the diaphragm. It may occur in partial obstruction of a large airway, as in e.g. [[congenital lobar emphysema]], bronchial [[atresia]] and mucus plugs in [[asthma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.medcyclopaedia.com/library/topics/volume_vii/h/hyperinflation.aspx|archive-url=https://archive.today/20111208222639/http://www.medcyclopaedia.com/library/topics/volume_vii/h/hyperinflation.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-12-08|title=Hyperinflation|publisher=[[General Electric|GE]]|work=Medcyclopaedia}}</ref>