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Pft or chest x ray test for bronchitis??

2021-03-04 07:06:51
Few months back,I have been diagnosed with "Bronchitis",I got cough with thick phlegm Doctor prescribed some medicines,I got well enough afterwards.. He told me to do "pft" test if possible...Is it okay to do pft test alone?? Or else I can go with chest X ray along with pft test? Which one is better to do??is chest x ray ok with pft test or else I need to do ct scan chest for better results Please give me your valuable answers
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Hi. I understand yout concerns . That entirely depends on the symptoms you ae having . Open a private consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to send you prescription with tests to be done and treatment to be given

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Hi, PFT is the diagnostic test for bronchitis, However you could get an x ray done to check for any other issue in the lungs

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can go for chest xray and pft for detailed analysis..based on chest xray reports ct scan can be advised..else ct scan not needed!

Answered2021-03-04 11:35:33

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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