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How Emphysema Is Diagnosed
Discover the many tests used for diagnosing Emphysema. Although smoking is the number one cause of emphysema, you may still have it in your genes. Find out how to get tested for emphysema.

Chest X-Ray - How Emphysema is Diagnosed
Chest x-rays are radiographic studies used for diagnosing unusual masses within the lungs. Find out chest x-rays are used to diagnose emphysema.

CT Scan / CAT Scan - How Emphysema is Diagnosed
What is a CT scan? How is a CT scan used to diagnose emphysema?

Pulmonary Function Tests - How Emphysema is Diagnosed
There are several lung function tests that can assist your doctor in making diagnosis. If emphysema is present, the lung function tests can also identify the emphysema stage or progression. Find out how lung function tests are used to diagnose emphysema.

Body Plethysmography - How Emphysema is Diagnosed
Body plethysmography is a lung function test that evaluates the degree and the type of obstruction and lung volumes. Find out how body plethysmography is used to diagnose emphysema.

Arterial Blood Gas Analysis (ABG) - How Emphysema is Diagnosed
This lung function test analyzes the amounts of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood. Find out how ABG is used to diagnose emphysema.