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			{{Infobox medical condition
			\| name = Extrapulmonary restriction
			\| synonyms =
			\| specialty = [[Pulmonology]]
			\| symptoms = [[Shortness of breath]], [[fatigue]], [[cough]], [[chest pain]]
			\| complications = [[Respiratory failure]], [[pulmonary hypertension]]
			\| onset =
			\| duration =
			\| types =
			\| causes = [[Obesity]], [[pleural effusion]], [[kyphoscoliosis]], [[neuromuscular disorders]]
			\| risks =
			\| diagnosis = [[Pulmonary function test]], [[chest X-ray]], [[CT scan]]
			\| differential = [[Interstitial lung disease]], [[chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]]
			\| prevention =
			\| treatment = [[Oxygen therapy]], [[ventilatory support]], [[weight loss]], [[surgery]]
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	'''Extrapulmonary restriction''' is a medical condition that affects the [[lung]]s. It is characterized by a decrease in lung volume caused by factors outside of the lungs. These factors can include abnormalities in the [[chest wall]], [[pleura]], or [[diaphragm]], or neuromuscular disease.		'''Extrapulmonary restriction''' is a medical condition that affects the [[lung]]s. It is characterized by a decrease in lung volume caused by factors outside of the lungs. These factors can include abnormalities in the [[chest wall]], [[pleura]], or [[diaphragm]], or neuromuscular disease.

	== Causes ==		== Causes ==
	Extrapulmonary restriction can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:		Extrapulmonary restriction can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

	* [[Obesity]]		* [[Obesity]]
	* [[Pleural effusion]]		* [[Pleural effusion]]
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	* [[Scoliosis]]		* [[Scoliosis]]
	* [[Ankylosing spondylitis]]		* [[Ankylosing spondylitis]]

	== Symptoms ==		== Symptoms ==
	The symptoms of extrapulmonary restriction can vary depending on the underlying cause, but may include:		The symptoms of extrapulmonary restriction can vary depending on the underlying cause, but may include:

	* [[Shortness of breath]]		* [[Shortness of breath]]
	* [[Cough]]		* [[Cough]]
	* [[Chest pain]]		* [[Chest pain]]
	* [[Fatigue]]		* [[Fatigue]]

	== Diagnosis ==		== Diagnosis ==
	The diagnosis of extrapulmonary restriction typically involves a combination of [[medical history]], physical examination, and [[pulmonary function tests]]. Additional tests, such as [[imaging studies]], may also be needed to identify the underlying cause.		The diagnosis of extrapulmonary restriction typically involves a combination of [[medical history]], physical examination, and [[pulmonary function tests]]. Additional tests, such as [[imaging studies]], may also be needed to identify the underlying cause.

	== Treatment ==		== Treatment ==
	The treatment of extrapulmonary restriction is primarily aimed at managing the underlying cause. This may involve medication, surgery, or other interventions. In some cases, [[pulmonary rehabilitation]] may also be beneficial.		The treatment of extrapulmonary restriction is primarily aimed at managing the underlying cause. This may involve medication, surgery, or other interventions. In some cases, [[pulmonary rehabilitation]] may also be beneficial.

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Pulmonary function test]]		* [[Pulmonary function test]]
	* [[Pulmonary rehabilitation]]		* [[Pulmonary rehabilitation]]
	* [[Respiratory system]]		* [[Respiratory system]]

	[[Category:Respiratory diseases]]		[[Category:Respiratory diseases]]
	[[Category:Pulmonology]]		[[Category:Pulmonology]]
	[[Category:Medical conditions]]		[[Category:Medical conditions]]

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'''Extrapulmonary restriction''' is a medical condition that affects the [[lung]]s. It is characterized by a decrease in lung volume caused by factors outside of the lungs. These factors can include abnormalities in the [[chest wall]], [[pleura]], or [[diaphragm]], or neuromuscular disease.

== Causes ==
Extrapulmonary restriction can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:

* [[Obesity]]
* [[Pleural effusion]]
* [[Pneumothorax]]
* [[Neuromuscular disease]]
* [[Scoliosis]]
* [[Ankylosing spondylitis]]

== Symptoms ==
The symptoms of extrapulmonary restriction can vary depending on the underlying cause, but may include:

* [[Shortness of breath]]
* [[Cough]]
* [[Chest pain]]
* [[Fatigue]]

== Diagnosis ==
The diagnosis of extrapulmonary restriction typically involves a combination of [[medical history]], physical examination, and [[pulmonary function tests]]. Additional tests, such as [[imaging studies]], may also be needed to identify the underlying cause.

== Treatment ==
The treatment of extrapulmonary restriction is primarily aimed at managing the underlying cause. This may involve medication, surgery, or other interventions. In some cases, [[pulmonary rehabilitation]] may also be beneficial.

== See also ==
* [[Pulmonary function test]]
* [[Pulmonary rehabilitation]]
* [[Respiratory system]]

[[Category:Respiratory diseases]]
[[Category:Pulmonology]]
[[Category:Medical conditions]]

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