lung examination

Pulmonary Examinations

Without oxygen, there is no life – on average, humans breathe in and out almost 20,000 liters of air every day. In the process, oxygen is supplied to the body and toxic carbon dioxide is removed. To do this, the lungs are constantly in use. Various diseases can impair its function. Correct diagnosis is important … Pulmonary Examinations

Pulmonary Examinations: Other Examinations

An x-ray of the chest (chest x-ray) is part of the standard program in pulmonology and provides an initial overview. If possible, the image is taken while the patient is standing and in two planes (from back to front = posterior-anterior and lateral), usually after maximal inspiration. Computed tomography (CT) is very well suited for … Pulmonary Examinations: Other Examinations