lung and airway disorders
Chest Imaging
Chest X Rays
Chest x-rays are routinely taken from the back to front. Usually a view from the side is also taken. Sometimes chest x-rays need to be taken with the person in a different position so that doctors can get a view of a specific area of the lungs or because the person cannot be placed in the usual position. Chest x-rays provide a good outline of the heart and major blood vessels and usually can reveal a serious disorder in the lungs, the adjacent spaces, or the chest wall, including the ribs. For example, chest x-rays can show most Overview of Pneumonia , Although chest x-rays seldom give enough information to determine the exact cause of the abnormality, they can help a doctor determine whether and which other tests are needed to make a diagnosis. 