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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
Chest Xray Results
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Chest Xray Results
by Old Hunter, Mar 29, 2004 12:00AM
I was recently directed to have a chest xray in connection with sputum I was bring up and shortness of breath. The xray showed a white area in the lower left lobe. Is a CT scan of the lung indicated as a more definite diagnostic tool?
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Mar 30, 2004 12:00AM
, Mar 30, 2004 12:00AM
Since a white area was seen on your chest x-ray, other tests may be indicated to tell what might be causing your sputum and shortness of breath. A chest CT scan is more sensitive and shows more detail than a chest x-ray, so this is a more definite diagnostic tool. Another test that may be recommended is spirometry. This is a simple breathing test that checks to see how your lungs are working.
