“What does a chest x-ray show for shortness of breath?”
I have shortness of breath and will have an x-ray scan. What does a chest x-ray show for shortness of breath?
3 Answers
RadiologistRadiologist
Potential pneumonia, Potential restrictive pattern, overfill overinflated means COPD or asthma, lots of things can be seen. Pulmonary nodules, etc.
Usually normal.
One looks for pneumonia and/or fluid collections. There are other issues that could be seen like collapsed lung.
