Chest X Ray Normal But Still Short Of Breath. Other tests are done based on results of the examination see table some causes and features of shortness of breath. You also may need to have a.
Other tests are done based on results of the examination see table some causes and features of shortness of breath. Chest x rays produce images of your heart lungs blood vessels airways and the bones of your chest and spine. Many doctors would go ahead and let you get a ct but this would expose you to unnecessary radiation as there are many causes of shortness of breath and a ct scan does not diagnose many of them.
A heart attack even a mild one.
They have difficulty breathing in. Chest x rays produce images of your heart lungs blood vessels airways and the bones of your chest and spine. A good way to approach this with your doctor would. Tests to evaluate how well the lungs are functioning pulmonary function testing are done when the doctor s examination suggests a lung disorder but the chest x ray does not provide a diagnosis.