Diagnostic Tests

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Diagnostic tests Respiratory diseases may be investigated by performing one or more of the following tests • • • • • • • •

Chest x-ray Pulmonary function test Computed tomography scan Culture of microorganisms from secretions such as sputum Bronchoscopy Biopsy of the lung or pleura Ventilation - perfusion scan Ultrasound scanning can be useful to detect fluid such as pleural effusion

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