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Diagnosing Lung Disease
Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Lung Disorders Diagnosing Lung Disease
If you are experiencing symptoms related to a lung disease you will first need to provide a medical history and undergo a physical examination. Your doctor may then recommend other tests that can provide complementary.
In addition to blood tests, chest imaging and pulmonary function tests are two other diagnostic tools that are commonly used in people suspected of having lung disease. Chest imaging provides information primarily about the structure of the lungs and chest, while pulmonary function tests provide objective measures of lung function. The two tests complement each other. Exercise testing, measurement of blood gases, and sleep studies also may be required in some cases.
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Posted in Lung Disorders on February 7, 2006
