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Could an x-ray of a lung be enough to prove your healthy?
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No: No because it doesnt take into account the whole rest of your body. See your doctor for a checkup.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: If the lung health is the only consideration and one doesnt have any symptoms then a 'routine' cxr may safely say that your lungs are healthy.. I guess, this is what you meant.
Answered 9/28/2016
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