Pulmonary radiography is a method for diagnosing lung diseases. Like radiography, **pulmono** comes from a word meaning lungs. Therefore, pulmonology is a science that deals with research and treatment of lung diseases. It was within this direction that pneumonia arose, causing considerable interest among specialists. So what is it? Pulmonary is a medical x-ray examination that is performed for diagnosis and determination of changes in the lungs for a variety of diseases. Pulmonary films allow you to see whether there are darkening of any areas of the lungs, pneumonia of various types, or lesions larger than 5 mm. This technique is performed by a medical professional alone and without any anesthesia, and therefore can cause anxiety to the patient or even cause fear and panic. However, it serves as a primary diagnosis of the disease and is a quick method to make a definitive diagnosis, such as tuberculosis or cancer. And, of course, it allows you to prescribe the correct treatment methods, taking into account the results of its diagnosis.
How is this method carried out? * The procedure is carried out in the same way as a regular x-ray, by emitting electromagnetic waves, but their intensity is higher compared to radiography. To get the best image, the patient will need to hold their breath as they exhale for a few seconds. * If we are talking about tuberculoma, then in this case