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How are chest x rays read to diagnose pulmonary disorders?
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Patches and irregular areas of density is pneumonia. Shadows in the lung roots may indicate enlarged lymph nodes of a malignancy. Wide spaces between ribs and increased lucency suggests emphysema.
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What diseases do chest x rays help diagnose?
Pulmonary disorders, cancer, cardiac disorders.
What technologies do lung specialists use?
Chest X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, bronchoscopic samples, pulmonary function testing, and many more.
What are the most common presurgery tests?
blood tests; urine tests; chest x rays; pulmonary function tests; computed tomography scan (CT or CAT scan)
Is aftercare required for patients who have chest x rays?
No aftercare is required by patients who have chest x rays.
What can doctors and industry use to diagnose problems?
gamma rays
How is smoke inhalation diagnosed?
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Where can I find Education on reading chest xrays for PICC placment?
http://www.scribd.com/doc/2235331/How-to-read-chest-x-rays http://hadawayassociates.blogspot.com/2007/08/chest-x-rays-for-piccs-portable-or-not-htm.
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How many chest X-rays can you have in one year?
How many chest x_rays can be conducted in ayear for safe life
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Are multiple chest x-rays harmful to a 5 year old?
no
