Pulmonary

Bronchoscopy
Detailed information on bronchoscopy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care.

Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Chest
Detailed information on computed tomography (CT or CAT scan) of the chest, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care

Lobectomy
A lobectomy is a surgical procedure that removes one of the lobes of the lungs.

Lung Biopsy
Detailed information on lung biopsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care.

Lung Scan
Two types of lung scans are available: ventilation scans and perfusion scans. Both use a tiny amount of a radioactive substance.

Mediastinoscopy
Detailed information on mediastinoscopy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the lungs and respiratory tract, and an illustration of the mediastinoscopy procedu.

Oximetry
For the oximetry test, a clip-like probe is placed on one of your fingers or on an ear lobe to measure the amount of blood that's saturated with oxygen. Your health care provider uses this test to find out if you need supplemental oxygen.

Peak Flow Measurement
Peak flow measurement is a procedure that records the amount of air flowing out of your lungs. Peak flow can be measured with either a spirometer or a peak flow meter.

Pleural Biopsy
Detailed information on pleural biopsy, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the lungs and respiratory tract.

Pulmonary Function Tests
These tests assess lung volumes, capacities, rates of flow, and gas exchange. Different procedures measure lung function in different ways.

Sinus X-ray
Detailed information on sinus x-ray, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the sinuses.

Sleep Study Podcast
A sleep study measures specific sleep characteristics to help diagnose sleep disorders. It usually takes place in a sleep lab during a person’s normal sleeping hours.

Thoracentesis
Detailed information on thoracentesis, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, an anatomical illustration of the lungs and respiratory tract, and an illustration of a thoracentesis procedure.