What lung function tests are needed for emphysema?
Disease description:
When I went to the hospital with a friend for a full-body checkup, the doctor told me I have emphysema and need further tests. What lung function tests are required for emphysema?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xiao Ning
Emphysema usually requires an X-ray examination under a doctor's guidance to determine the extent of disease progression. A CT scan of the lungs is also needed to assess the severity of emphysema. Pulmonary function tests are further required to evaluate the efficiency with which the lungs transport oxygen into the bloodstream. Additionally, arterial blood gas analysis is necessary to determine how well the lungs deliver oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide.
