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. 2015 Feb 12:479–587. doi: 10.1007/978-3-662-44037-7_19

Table 19.8.

Bilateral increased translucency with preserved vascular markings

Pattern Aetiology
Hyperinflation in normal lung Expiratory obstruction: asthma attack
Stenosis of the trachea: Valve mechanism
Focal hyper-translucency Chronic bronchitis, COPD