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style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25635\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePulmonary Tests \u0026 Procedures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nPulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the      blood. It is an easy, painless measure of how well oxygen is being sent to parts of      your body furthest from your heart, such as the arms and legs.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07754\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07759\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003ePulmonary Function Tests\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25635\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePulmonary Tests \u0026 Procedures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nPulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs      are working. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after these tests.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07759\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07755\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003ePeak Flow Measurement\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25635\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePulmonary Tests \u0026 Procedures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nDetailed information about peak flow measurement, a quick test to measure air flowing      out of the lungs.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07755\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_85.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Disease Management\" alt=\"Disease Management\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/56,DM118\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBronchodilator Reversibility Testing\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25635\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePulmonary Tests \u0026 Procedures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nThis test is used to find out how well your lungs are working. Read on to learn what      to expect.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/56,DM118\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07746\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eChest X-Ray\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25635\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePulmonary Tests \u0026 Procedures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA chest X-ray is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at the structures and organs      in your chest. It can help your healthcare provider see how well your lungs and heart      are working. Certain heart problems can cause changes in your lungs. Certain diseases      can cause changes in the structure of the heart or lungs.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07746\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07751\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eLung Scan\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25635\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePulmonary Tests \u0026 Procedures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA lung scan is an imaging test to look at your lungs and help diagnose certain lung      problems. A lung scan may also be used to see how well treatment is working.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07751\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07749\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eLobectomy\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25635\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePulmonary Tests \u0026 Procedures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA lobectomy is a surgery to remove one of the lobes of the lungs.\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07749\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07752\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eLung Transplant\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25635\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePulmonary Tests \u0026 Procedures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA lung transplant is surgery to remove a diseased lung and replace it with a healthy      lung from another person.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07752\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07747\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eCT Scan of the Chest\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25635\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePulmonary Tests \u0026 Procedures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nA computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses X-rays and a computer      to make images or slices of the body. A CT scan can make detailed pictures of any      part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs, and blood vessels. They      are more detailed than regular X-rays.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07747\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\r\n\u003cspan class=\"imageContainer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"ct_ico_92.png\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleImage\" title=\"Tests and Procedures\" alt=\"Tests and Procedures\" /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"titleLinksContainer\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/135,314\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticle\"\u003eBiPap\u003cspan class=\"regularTitle\" style=\"display: none; \"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\u0027separator-key\u0027 data-kswid=\u0027seperatorKey\u0027\u003e in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg\" class=\"sectionLink\" data-subtopicId=\"25635\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleIn\"\u003ePulmonary Tests \u0026 Procedures\u003c/a\u003e\r\n\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"blurb\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleBlurb\"\u003e\r\nSome medical problems can make it hard for you to breathe. In these cases, you might      benefit from bilevel positive airway pressure. It is commonly known as BiPap or BPap.      It is a type of ventilator - a device that helps with breathing.   \u003ca href=\"/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/135,314\" class=\"titleLink\" data-kswid=\"subsectionArticleMore\"\u003e...more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\r\n\u003c/div\u003e\r\n","ContentListHtmlString":{}}" /> <input type="hidden" name="Global$MainContent$LeftColumn$MediaResultsMainContent$ctl02$createExplorersForTopLevelChildren" id="createExplorersForTopLevelChildren" value="False" /> <div id="centerExplorerBaseContainer"></div> <noscript> <div class="title">Pulmonary Tests & Procedures <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg">See All</a></div> <div class="articleListHtml"><div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_92.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Tests and Procedures" alt="Tests and Procedures" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07754" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Pulse Oximetry<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25635" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Pulmonary Tests & Procedures</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It is an easy, painless measure of how well oxygen is being sent to parts of your body furthest from your heart, such as the arms and legs. <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07754" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_92.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Tests and Procedures" alt="Tests and Procedures" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07759" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Pulmonary Function Tests<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25635" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Pulmonary Tests & Procedures</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after these tests. <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07759" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_92.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Tests and Procedures" alt="Tests and Procedures" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07755" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Peak Flow Measurement<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25635" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Pulmonary Tests & Procedures</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> Detailed information about peak flow measurement, a quick test to measure air flowing out of the lungs. <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07755" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_85.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Disease Management" alt="Disease Management" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/56,DM118" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Bronchodilator Reversibility Testing<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25635" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Pulmonary Tests & Procedures</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> This test is used to find out how well your lungs are working. Read on to learn what to expect. <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/56,DM118" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_92.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Tests and Procedures" alt="Tests and Procedures" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07746" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Chest X-Ray<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25635" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Pulmonary Tests & Procedures</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> A chest X-ray is an imaging test that uses X-rays to look at the structures and organs in your chest. It can help your healthcare provider see how well your lungs and heart are working. Certain heart problems can cause changes in your lungs. Certain diseases can cause changes in the structure of the heart or lungs. <a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07746" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticleMore">...more</a></div> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <span class="imageContainer"><img src="ct_ico_92.png" data-kswid="subsectionArticleImage" title="Tests and Procedures" alt="Tests and Procedures" /></span><span class="titleLinksContainer"><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/92,P07751" class="titleLink" data-kswid="subsectionArticle">Lung Scan<span class="regularTitle" style="display: none; "></span></a><span class='separator-key' data-kswid='seperatorKey'> in </span><a href="/Conditions/COPD/Pulmonary/subTopic.pg" class="sectionLink" data-subtopicId="25635" data-kswid="subsectionArticleIn">Pulmonary Tests & Procedures</a> </span></div> <div class="blurb" data-kswid="subsectionArticleBlurb"> A lung scan is an imaging test to look at your lungs and help diagnose certain lung problems. 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