Chronic Bronchitis Diagnosis
Some tests can help a doctor diagnose chronic bronchitis precisely. These include:
– A pulmonary function test can measure how well the lungs are operating. It would evaluate how easily the lungs can transport oxygen and how you breathe to look for symptoms of emphysema or asthma.
– A CT scan can take detailed pictures of the body from different angles. This can help your doctor find out any problems with your lungs and surrounding organs.
– An X-ray around your chest could rule out lung conditions.
– A sputum test to look for bacteria in your lung mucus, which could help find out possible causes. [4]
