How Chest X-Rays Can Help Diagnose COPD

While a chest X-ray is valuable in diagnosing many types of lung disease, find out about its value and limitations when it comes to COPD.

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Kyle Williams

In later-stage disease, visual changes will become more apparent.

One of the most obvious features will be the so-calledhyperinflationof the lungs.

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Hispanic doctors examining x-ray of chest

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