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Is xray radiation used during barium swollow test more intense than a normal chest xray?

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Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Fluoroscopy (Answ#7): Chest x-ray (PA and lateral) are two static images whereas a barium swallow involves dynamic flouroscopy. Short answer is likely "yes."

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/8/2017

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Do you: really mean radiation intensity, or radiation dose? Total average does for the barium swallow is probably about 15x the dose for a chest xray. Intensity, or strength of the xray beam, is probably about the same.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Is xray radiation used during barium swollow test more intense than a normal chest xray?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Charles Cattano answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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