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The value of the chest X-ray in making the diagnosis of bronchial asthma.

Authors :
Rubenstein, Howard S.
Rosner, Bernard A.
Source :
Adolescence. Fall93, Vol. 28 Issue 111, p505. 12p. 4 Charts.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Assesses the value of chest X-ray in the diagnosis of bronchial asthma. Evaluation of the medical records of 58 patients with mild to moderate bronchial asthma; Performance of simple spirometry and chest X-ray; Chest X-ray more sensitive than spirometry for bronchial asthma; Importance of the inflammatory response in asthma; Value of chest X-ray in diagnosing mild bronchial asthma.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00018449
Volume :
28
Issue :
111
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Adolescence
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9401110126