Lung tests and procedures

There are a range of lung tests and procedures that can be used to help monitor or diagnose different lung conditions.

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to examine your windpipe, airways and lungs. This factsheet explains what the procedure involves, why it is used and two case studies…

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Lung cancer screening

Lung cancer screening

Lung cancer screening is the process of using tests to find the disease at an early stage, before symptoms are present. Unlike other cancers, routine screening for lung cancer is…

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