How Is COPD Diagnosed?
Your doctor will diagnose COPD based on your signs, symptoms and test results. Your doctor:
- Will ask about your risk factors and family history.
- Will ask about your symptoms.
- May do lab tests, such as lung function tests, a chest x–ray or CT scan, and blood tests.
For more in–depth information on the different diagnostic tests for COPD, see:
Your respiratory therapist or registered nurse can explain the different diagnostic tests and go over your results with you.
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Source: From COPD Summary, by the U.S. National Library of Medicine
