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… Sputum is not the same as saliva. Sputum is produced in the lungs and in the airways leading to the lungs. Sputum has some normal lung cells in it. Sputum cytology may be done to help detect …
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… may be done to diagnose problems with the airway, the lungs, or the lymph nodes in the chest. It may also be done … such as a chest X-ray or CT scan , show problems with the lung or with lymph nodes in the chest. Diagnose lung diseases by collecting tissue or mucus ( sputum ) …
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… looks at the space behind your breastbone and between your lungs. This area is called the mediastinum (say … It Is Done This test is done to: Look for problems of the lungs and mediastinum, such as sarcoidosis . Diagnose lung cancer or lymphoma (including Hodgkin disease ). It is …
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… Test Overview Sputum is a thick fluid made in the lungs and in the airways leading to the lungs. A sputum culture is a test to find germs (such as … Find bacteria or fungi that are causing an infection of the lungs or the airways leading to the lungs. Examples include …
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… or DVT ) that could break loose and block blood flow to the lungs. This problem is called a pulmonary embolism. During pregnancy, Doppler ultrasound may … and block blood flow to the lungs. This problem is called a pulmonary embolism. During pregnancy, Doppler ultrasound may …
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… also may be given by mouth or by inhaling it into the lungs. The tracer then travels through the body and may … scans to look at specific organs such as the liver, lungs, kidneys, and gallbladder. Anytime you're exposed to … (PET) Cardiac Blood Pool Scan Gallium Scan HIDA Scan Lung Scan Bone Scan Liver and Spleen Scan Testicular Scan …
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… may be used to: See whether the tubes that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes) overreact to breathing cold air or … that may be causing your symptoms and then measures your lung function. Asthma in Children Asthma … may be used to: See whether the tubes that carry air to the lungs (bronchial tubes) overreact to breathing cold air or …
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… flow to the intestines, carbon monoxide poisoning , or pulmonary embolism that prevent adequate oxygen from … flow to the intestines, carbon monoxide poisoning , or pulmonary embolism that prevent adequate oxygen from …
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… space between the membranes that separate the chest and the lungs. Synovial fluid in joints such as knees, shoulders, … fungus, or other things. Tests also could show signs of lung cancer. Synovial fluid may show crystals that are a … space between the membranes that separate the chest and the lungs. Synovial fluid in joints such as knees, shoulders, …
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… breath lowers the chance that the needle will go in your lung since the lungs are very close to the liver. It is important to stay … need blood transfusions or surgery to correct. A collapsed lung ( pneumothorax ). Injury to the intestines , …
