Suggest remedy for barrel chest in asthma patients
Patient: Hi, my 14 year old son has had chronic asthma since he was 2.  As he has grown he has developed a barrel chest.  He has seen 2 doctors and neither of them seem too concerned about it, he is a skinny boy so it is quite obvious.  As he gets older and puts on weight, will it become less noticeable and is it caused by asthma? Doctor: often thin individuals have barrel shaped chest, however, id asthma is there, some changes in lung tissue (emphysema) may be associated.see a chest speciaist for lung function test as obstructive lung disease may be ensueing.give him adequate fats and protein rich diet for some filling up and also mild gym or home exercise for chest build up. Slow deep breathing exercise shuld also be included.