Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
 Pulse Oximetry in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
Pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It is an easy, painless measure of how well oxygen is being sent to parts of your body furthest from your heart, such as the arms and legs. ...more
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after these tests. ...more
Detailed information about peak flow measurement, a quick test to measure air flowing out of the lungs. ...more
This test is used to find out how well your lungs are working. Read on to learn what to expect. ...more
 Chest X-Ray in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
A chest X-ray is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at the structures and organs in your chest. It can help your healthcare provider see how well your lungs and heart are working. Certain heart problems can cause changes in your lungs. Certain diseases can cause changes in the structure of the heart or lungs. ...more
 Lung Scan in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
A lung scan is an imaging test to look at your lungs and help diagnose certain lung problems. A lung scan may also be used to see how well treatment is working. ...more
 Lobectomy in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
A lobectomy is a surgery to remove 1 of the lobes of the lungs. Learn more about the procedure, such as why you might need one, what the risks are, and what to expect. ...more
 Lung Transplant in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
A lung transplant is surgery to remove a diseased lung and replace it with a healthy lung from another person. ...more
 CT Scan of the Chest in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
A computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and a computer to make images or slices of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays. ...more
 BiPap in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
Some medical problems can make it hard for you to breathe. In these cases, you might benefit from bilevel positive airway pressure. It is commonly known as BiPap or BPap. It is a type of ventilator - a device that helps with breathing. ...more
 Pulse Oximetry in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
Pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It is an easy, painless measure of how well oxygen is being sent to parts of your body furthest from your heart, such as the arms and legs. ...more
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after these tests. ...more
Detailed information about peak flow measurement, a quick test to measure air flowing out of the lungs. ...more
This test is used to find out how well your lungs are working. Read on to learn what to expect. ...more
 Chest X-Ray in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
A chest X-ray is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at the structures and organs in your chest. It can help your healthcare provider see how well your lungs and heart are working. Certain heart problems can cause changes in your lungs. Certain diseases can cause changes in the structure of the heart or lungs. ...more
 Lung Scan in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
A lung scan is an imaging test to look at your lungs and help diagnose certain lung problems. A lung scan may also be used to see how well treatment is working. ...more
 Lobectomy in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
A lobectomy is a surgery to remove 1 of the lobes of the lungs. Learn more about the procedure, such as why you might need one, what the risks are, and what to expect. ...more
 Lung Transplant in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
A lung transplant is surgery to remove a diseased lung and replace it with a healthy lung from another person. ...more
 CT Scan of the Chest in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
A computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and a computer to make images or slices of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They are more detailed than regular X-rays. ...more
 BiPap in Pulmonary Tests & Procedures
Some medical problems can make it hard for you to breathe. In these cases, you might benefit from bilevel positive airway pressure. It is commonly known as BiPap or BPap. It is a type of ventilator - a device that helps with breathing. ...more