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Lung pathologies usually | Lung pathologies usually cause hypoxia and confusion if untreated. Chest x ray is the most important tool to evaluate such conditions. It helps in identifying various lung lesions and infections. | ||
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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, 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. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Lung pathologies usually cause hypoxia and confusion if untreated. Chest x ray is the most important tool to evaluate such conditions. It helps in identifying various lung lesions and infections.
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.