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What test are needes to diagnose asbestos disease?
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Asbestos: A good clinical history should be obtained and after that a hrct could be done. It can also be seen using a low dose ct if radiation is a concern.
Answered 10/3/2016
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HRCT: This is the best noninvasive test for looking at the details of the lung. This is offered in most radiology practices.
Answered 9/23/2016
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Chest CT: Chest ct is needed to evaluate for pleural abnormalities and parenchymal abnormalities which may not be seen on routine cxr.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Chest Xray: A simple 2 view chest xray is the best place to start.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Imaging: The diagnosis is a combination of history, chest x ray, often a chest ct scan and pulmonary function tests.
Answered 3/4/2012
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