Pulmonary

Bronchography
Detailed information on bronchography, 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

Bronchoscopy
Detailed information on bronchoscopy, 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 bronchoscopy procedure

Chest Fluoroscopy
Detailed information on chest fluoroscopy, 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

Chest Ultrasound
Detailed information on chest ultrasound, 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

Chest X-ray
A chest X-ray is used to examine the chest and the lungs and other organs and structures located in the chest.

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, after care, and an anatomical illustration of the lungs and respiratory tract

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

Lung Transplantation Procedure
In a lung transplant, one or both diseased lungs are removed and replaced with a healthy lung from another person.

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 procedur

Oximetry
Oximetry is a procedure used to measure the oxygen level—or oxygen saturation—in the blood.

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

Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scan)
Detailed information on positron emission tomography (PET), including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, and after care

Pulmonary Angiogram
Detailed information on pulmonary angiogram, 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
Pulmonary function tests measure how well your lungs are functioning and are used to help diagnose certain lung disorders.

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
Detailed information on sleep study, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an illustration of the procedure

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