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dtimmons95 dtimmons95
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8 years ago
What's the difference between a barrel chest and a normal chest?
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8 years ago
I believe it has to do with the angle of the rib cage and it's controlled by genetics:



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8 years ago
it is also a classic sign of COPD, people cannot get the air out of their lungs and it gives them a barrel chest appearance.
Orthopedic Physical Therapist 
B.S. Kinesiology and Human Performance
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8 years ago
Quote from: Othello2 (8 years ago)
it is also a classic sign of COPD, people cannot get the air out of their lungs and it gives them a barrel chest appearance.

Is it always COPD though?
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8 years ago
Uh I can;t say for every case but its one of the classic signs yea, and youre right as well there is a genetic predisposition for larger chests.
Orthopedic Physical Therapist 
B.S. Kinesiology and Human Performance
DPT
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