How to Test for COPD WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on How to Test for COPD
To test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), your doctor may perform a series of lung function tests and a chest x-ray.1 These tests are important in measuring the amount of air in your lungs. Your doctor may perform other tests such as an arterial blood gas test, oximetry, or echocardiogram, as needed.2 It is important to be tested as early as possible for COPD. Early diagnosis can help your doctor determine what steps need to be taken to slow the progression of the disease.1
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- A spirometry is the best test for determining the severity of COPD.1
- A chest x-ray can aid in determining if there are other conditions that may contribute to your symptoms outside of COPD.2
- The arterial blood gas test can help your doctor determine if you need to use supplemental oxygen.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Healthwise (via WebMD): Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Exams and Tests
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: How is COPD Diagnosed?
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- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: KenyottaE
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: How to Test for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Testing for COPD, Testing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, How to Get Tested for COPD, How to get test for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Last update: Jul. 1, 2009
Each WisdomCard is handcrafted by our team of physician-guided health advocates. Our goal is to make it easy for you to find the most useful health resources for any health topic by filtering out spam and bad links.
