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Is it possible for mild emphysema to show up on a normal chest x-ray?
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Yes: Yes -- it would take a ct or MRI to detail minor abnormality in the lung tissue with more accuracy.
Answered 6/10/2014
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It may: Signs of emphysema on a cxr can be noted as increase lung size. But if you want a better screening tool, lung functions re the way to go. Your doctor can order them and there is no radiation involved...
Answered 11/17/2012
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