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Can pulmonary fibrosis be diagnosed with a chest x-ray, stethoscope and a spirometry?

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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered

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Fibrosis: None by itself but with other tests like a cat scan one can paint the picture of pulmonary fibrosis.

Answered 1/21/2013

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Dr. Ibrahim Faruqi answered

Yes: In advanced cases one can. Subtle or early stage disease needs a ct.

Answered 4/3/2013

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A member asked:

Can pulmonary fibrosis be diagnosed with a chest x-ray, stethoscope and a spirometry?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Ibrahim Faruqi answered

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