...a chest injury or rib fracture * Underlying lung disease, such as COPD or asthma * Medical procedures involving the chest or lungs * Spontaneous pneumothorax, which occurs without a...
...can also cause chest colds. **Diagnosis:** A chest cold can usually be diagnosed based on the symptoms and a physical examination. A doctor may order a chest X-ray to rule...
...of x-ray technology that is capable of giving a more detailed images of the chest than a standard x-ray can. A CT scan produces images that include the bones, muscles,...
...kind of extraoral x-ray is the panoramic x-ray. Other types of extraoral x-rays include cephalometric projections (used to produce images of the entire side of the patient’s head; this is...
...the structure of the chest. This also helps restore the normal functioning of the chest cavity. Chest wall tumours are classified into two types: primary and secondary. Primary tumours originate...
Definition and Overview Patients with conditions affecting the chest wall and the organs in the chest cavity are candidates for a chest wall surgery, also known as a thoracic surgical...
...will examine your incision, chest wall, and overall appearance. * **Chest X-ray or CT scan:** May be ordered to assess the healing of your chest wall and identify any abnormalities....
...* Chest discomfort or tightness * Wheezing * Fever (usually low-grade) * Chills * Fatigue * Runny nose * Sore throat **Diagnosis:** * Physical examination * Medical history * Chest...
...Aesthetics:** This procedure corrects the sunken chest appearance and restores a natural contour to the chest wall, resulting in enhanced aesthetics. 2. **Enhanced Cardiopulmonary Function:** Correcting the chest deformity can...
...pericarditis include: – Sharp chest pain that worsens with coughing, lying down, or taking deep breaths – Chest pain that radiates to the neck, shoulders, or back – Fever –...