Respiratory Health: Tests & Diagnosis
Cystic Fibrosis - Exams and Tests
06/26/07, HealthwiseTests to diagnose cystic fibrosis can be done at any time—before pregnancy, during pregnancy, in childhood, or in adulthood. Genetic tests for couples who are planning a pregnancy or who are expecting a baby can help determine whether
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Exams and Tests
03/03/08, HealthwiseA careful medical history, physical exam, and other tests are necessary to diagnose hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS). These other tests may provide helpful information in the early stages of HPS or when there are breathing
Angiogram of the Lung
12/30/08, HealthwiseAn angiogram of the lung is an X-ray test that uses a special dye and camera (fluoroscopy) to take pictures of the blood flow in the blood vessels of the lung.
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Throat Culture
07/03/08, HealthwiseA throat culture is a test to find a bacterial or fungal infection in the throat. A sample swabbed from the throat is put in a special cup (culture) that allows infections to grow. If an infection grows, the culture is positive. T
Chest X-ray
09/11/07, HealthwiseA chest X-ray is a picture of the chest that shows your heart, lungs, airway, blood vessels, and lymph nodes. A chest X-ray also shows the bones of your spine and chest, including your breastbone, ribs, collarbone, and
Cystic Fibrosis Carrier Screening
06/26/07, HealthwiseCystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease caused by a change (mutation) in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) gene. It is a chronic, progressive disease that causes mucus to become thick and sticky. The mucus builds up
Laryngoscopy
07/03/08, HealthwiseLaryngoscopy is an examination that lets your doctor look at the back of your throat, your voice box (larynx), and vocal cords with a scope (laryngoscope). There are two types of laryngoscopy, and each uses different equipment.
Lung Scan
10/24/08, HealthwiseA lung scan is a nuclear scanning test that is most commonly used to detect a blood clot that is preventing normal blood flow to part of a lung (pulmonary embolism). See a picture of a lung scan.
Croup - Exams and Tests
06/11/08, HealthwiseA doctor usually diagnoses croup from a physical examination and a medical history. During the physical examination, the doctor listens to your child's chest and back and looks for signs of inflammation or infection in the nose, ears,
Acute Bronchitis - Exams and Tests
07/23/08, HealthwiseThere are no routine tests to diagnose acute bronchitis. Diagnosis is usually based on your medical history, including your symptoms, and a physical examination. Your doctor will make sure you do not have pneumonia or risk factors for
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