Emphysema Associated with COPD Is Most Often Diagnosed By

question 40

Multiple Choice

Emphysema associated with COPD is most often diagnosed by:

• A) serial chest x-rays.
• B) clinical signs and lung function tests.
• C) oxygen saturation readings.
• D) 24-hour halter monitoring.
• E) culture and sensitivity of mucus samples.

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