A chest X-ray can help support a diagnosis of COPD but cannot confirm it. In later stages of COPD, an X-ray may show lung hyperinflation. A CT scan can provide a more detailed image of lung structure ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

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Abstract: The chest X-ray is one of the most commonly accessible radiological examinations for screening and diagnosis of many lung diseases. A tremendous number of X-ray imaging studies accompanied ...