Respiratory Health: Tests & Diagnosis
Arterial Blood Gases
06/17/08, HealthwiseAn arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures the acidity (pH) and the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood from an artery. This test is used to check how well your lungs are able to move oxygen into the blood and remove carbon di
Lung Function Tests
07/03/07, HealthwiseLung function tests (also called pulmonary function tests, or PFTs) evaluate how well your lungs work. The tests determine how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs pu
Sputum Culture
03/21/07, HealthwiseA sputum culture is a test to detect and identify bacteria or fungi (plural of fungus) that are infecting the lungs or breathing passages. Sputum is a thick fluid produced in the lungs and in the airways leading to the lungs. A sample
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Pneumonia - Exams and Tests
04/02/07, HealthwiseYour doctor will usually diagnose pneumonia by using your medical history, a physical exam, and a chest X-ray. Based on the medical history and physical exam, your doctor may start your treatment right away without doing other te
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) - Exams and Tests
01/04/08, HealthwiseA doctor considers the following when making a preliminary diagnosis of whooping cough (pertussis):
Sinusitis - Exams and Tests
08/15/08, HealthwiseDiagnosis of sinusitis is usually based on your medical history and physical examination. A detailed history of the problem often can be of more value to the diagnosis than a physical exam. If the symptoms and physical findings ar
Lipase
04/30/07, HealthwiseA lipase test measures the amount of this enzyme in a blood sample. High amounts of lipase may be found in the blood when the pancreas is damaged or when the tube leading from the pancreas (pancreatic duct) to the beginning of the
Stool analysis for cystic fibrosis
06/26/07, HealthwiseCystic fibrosis causes mucus to become thick and sticky. The mucus builds up and clogs passages in many of the body's organs, but mostly in the lungs and the pancreas. The thick and sticky mucus can block pancreatic enzymes from r
History and physical examination for COPD
05/08/08, HealthwiseYour medical history provides important clues that can help your doctor diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Chronic Lung Disease in Infants - Exams and Tests
05/15/07, HealthwiseThere is no one test to diagnose chronic lung disease. A doctor may first suspect it if your baby has difficulty breathing. The diagnosis is confirmed when one of the following is present:
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