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When is a barrel chest a sign of a disease process? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the most common instance in which a barrel chest will occur. In these cases, itâs a sign of the lungs being over-expanded. This is caused by the loss of elasticity and results in the person having hyper-inflated lungs.
The resulting barrel chest is a similar presentation in the upper torso to the appearance of the finger joints as someone ages with this condition. The ribs become fixed in their most expanded position, giving the appearance of a barrel chest, and this can also cause respiratory limitations during exercise.