How is Respiratory Distress Diagnosed in Cancer Patients?
Diagnosis involves: - Physical Examination: Checking for signs like wheezing, cyanosis, or use of accessory muscles for breathing. - Imaging Tests: Chest X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to visualize obstructions, fluid accumulation, or metastasis. - Pulmonary Function Tests: Assessing lung capacity and function. - Blood Tests: Checking for oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. - Biopsy: If a tumor is suspected, a biopsy might be performed to determine its nature.
