“Can a CT scan show lung problems?”
I am a 38 year old male. I want to know if a CT scan can show lung problems?
5 Answers
Yes both benign and malignant condition.
Yes, depends on the lung problem
CT is ideal at showing lung disease.
Marc Hamet, MD, MBA
Marc Hamet, MD, MBA
Yes. Very much so.
Yes, a CT scan is an excellent way to evaluate lung problems. However, you can frequently exclude the need for CT scan by performing a simple Chest X Ray. If that is totally normal you might not need a CT scan. The reason to avoid a CT scan is because the level of radiation exposure is higher than with a simple Chest X Ray.
