Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification.
- X-ray of the thorax (X-ray thorax/chest), in two planes – if structural lung diseases are suspected.
- Computed tomography of the thorax/chest (thoracic CT) – if tumors are suspected.
- Magnetic resonance imaging of the thorax / chest (thoracic MRI) – if tumors are suspected.
- Spirometry (basic examination in the context of pulmonary function diagnostics).
- Electrocardiogram (ECG; recording of the electrical activity of the heart muscle) – if heart failure (cardiac insufficiency) is suspected.
- Echocardiography (echo; heart ultrasound) – if heart failure or pulmonary embolism is suspected.