Imaging Tests...Other tests are commonly used to double-check the diagnosis of COPD.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Blood tests...Hello everybody, Well I haven’t posted for a while, I have been here and there having bloods done, one I had done I had to take it from my Doctor,s...Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesAwareness
What Tests Should I Expect During a Lung Transplant Evaluation?...Here are some of the tests that you may be required to pass: The above list is by no means the full list of tests that you may... By Tonya Hidalgo3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Testing for COPD - Part II: Breathing Tests...When I was being diagnosed with COPD, I took several breathing tests to help the diagnosis. My primary care doctor ordered a spirometry.... By michelle.vincent3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
COPD Tests and Diagnosis (Part 1)...Other terms are computed axial tomography and computer aided tomography.... By Janet Plank2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Has anyone had a Zephyr valve procedure? ...After my first consultation I feel the costs of numerous tests, hospital stays, and very high complication risks outweigh the small improvement, any input...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 replies
Blood Tests Your Doctor May Order and What They Mean...Here are some common blood tests doctors order along with normal ranges and what they mean.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Lung Function Blood Tests...One category of these tests is called lung function blood tests.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Lung Function Breathing Tests...These tests can also be used to find out the stage of a person’s COPD. These tests are called lung function tests or pulmonary function tests.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
So You're Getting on the Transplant List...Most of the tests he scheduled I had in the past.... By Jeff Collings2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments19 comments
Ever Get Tired of Seeing Doctors? ...You have laboratory tests, pulmonary function tests, allergy tests, EKGs, stress tests, x-rays, cat scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, etc.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding Out Your COPD Stage...A COPD stage is determined with results from 2 breathing tests called spirometry tests.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What Is an Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)? | COPD.net...Deoxygenated blood tends to be darker in color, thereby giving veins that bluish tint. Most tests run in the lab can be run by using venous blood.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...Screening trials may include different imaging tests, such as MRI or CT scans, or laboratory tests, like blood or urine tests.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tests and Diagnosis Part 2...Common types of lung function tests are Spirometry, Lung Plethysmography, Gas Diffusion, 6 Minute Walk, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Tests and Pulse Oximetry... By Janet Plank4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Diagnosing COPD...These tests might include: Other tests can be used to determine how much oxygen is in your blood.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
What's Next...There are two other tests that I would like to mention, as well as the use of the pulse ox: I know that for some these tests are... By Janet Plank3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Explaining Emphysema - Part 1: Risk Factors & Symptoms...The physician may recommend a variety of tests.... By Leon Lebowitz, RRT5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Expert Answers: What is Spirometry and PFT?...There are many types of tests one may go through when facing COPD.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is a Diffusion Test (DLCO)? ...A PFT includes a series of breathing tests to help determine how your lungs are functioning.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
