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Diagnosis methods for Pulmonary disorders

Diagnosis methods for Pulmonary disorders
  • Pulmonary function tests
  • Chest imaging
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Thoracoscopy

Diagnostic tests to detect pulmonary disorders may include:

  • Lung (pulmonary) function tests- This test measures the amount of air you can inhale and exhale
  • Chest X-ray- can show emphysema, the main causes of COPD
  • CT scan
  • Radiology test
  • Chemotherapy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy
  • Needle biopsy through the chest wall
  • Surgical lung biopsy
  • Arterial blood gas analysis

Asthma: FeNo test, Spirometer, Peak Flow test used to help diagnose asthma test.

Chronic Cough: Chest X ray, Radiology test, breathing tests, pH monitoring, upper GI endoscopy and swallow tests are used to diagnose chronic cough.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Pulmonary(lung) function tests, Chest X-ray, CT scan, Arterial blood gas analysis.

Lung Cancer: Lung cancer is diagnosed with a tissue sample or biopsy to determine the type of cancer. The diagnosis is commonly made by bronchoscopy or needle biopsy.

Lung Nodules: Diagnostic test includes-
Bronchoscopy
Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy
PET scan/CT scan
Needle biopsy through the chest wall
Surgical lung biopsy

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