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Would a lung x-ray show if someone had emphysema?
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Not always : There are certain characteristic (e.g. Hyperinflated lungs) which a doctor may see on chest x-ray of a patient with emphysema, but not always. Clinical history and pft/spirometry are usually needed to make the diagnosis.
Answered 6/11/2013
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