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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
An x-ray may be helpful in establishing the etiology of respiratory failure as it may detect underlying disease. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of pre-existing COPD include hyperinflation and a flattened diaphragm. X-ray findings suggestive of interstitial lung disease include reticular nodular shadows. Finally, thoracic cage abnormalities may be detected such as kyphosis, scoliosis, pectus excavatum, fractured ribs and ankylosing spondylitis, as well as diaphragmatic paralysis.
X Ray
- An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of respiratory failure as it may detect underlying disease.
- Findings on an x-ray suggestive of pre-existing COPD include:
- Hyperinflation
- Flattened diaphragm
- Findings on x-ray suggestive of interstitial lung disease include:
- Reticular nodular shadows
- Findings on x-ray suggestive of thoracic cage abnormalities include:
- Kyphosis
- Scoliosis
- Pectus excavatum
- Fractured ribs
- Ankylosing spondylitis