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==Overview==
==Overview==
Lung pathologies usually causes hypoxia and confusion if untreated. Chest x ray is the most important tool to evaluate in such conditions. It helps in identifying various lung lesions and infections.
Lung pathologies usually cause [[hypoxia]] and confusion if left untreated. A chest x ray is the most important tool to evaluate such conditions. It can be very helpful in identifying various lung lesions and infections.
 
==Chest X Ray==
==Chest X Ray==
Lung pathologies like respiratory failure, respiratory depression, infections are one of the main causes of confusion. Chest x ray aids in diagnosis of these condition's. It is useful to identify co morbid condition even if cause of confusion is not primarily from lung. It has a significant role to play in elderly individuals admitted to hospital.  
Lung pathologies like [[respiratory failure]], [[respiratory depression]], and [[infection]]s are one of the main causes of confusion. A chest x ray aids in the diagnosis of these conditions. It is useful to identify co morbid condition even if the cause of confusion is not primarily from the lung. It has a significant role to play in elderly individuals admitted to the hospital.


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Overview

Lung pathologies usually cause hypoxia and confusion if left untreated. A chest x ray is the most important tool to evaluate such conditions. It can be very helpful in identifying various lung lesions and infections.

Chest X Ray

Lung pathologies like respiratory failure, respiratory depression, and infections are one of the main causes of confusion. A chest x ray aids in the diagnosis of these conditions. It is useful to identify co morbid condition even if the cause of confusion is not primarily from the lung. It has a significant role to play in elderly individuals admitted to the hospital.

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