What are the routine examinations of the lungs?

What items does the routine examination of COPD include? Both chronic bronchitis and emphysema belong to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, so it is necessary to make relevant examinations when diagnosing to avoid misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis. In order to clarify the condition, patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease often need some necessary examinations in clinic, including systematic palpation, percussion and auscultation. Experts from Guangzhou Military Region Hospital explained these routine examinations of COPD in relative detail, hoping to help the majority of patients. First, blood routine: determine whether there is lung infection, initially determine what kind of infection, and diagnose whether the patient has anemia and other blood diseases. 2. Pulmonary function examination: it is used to clarify the nature and degree of lung injury and determine the causes and types of respiratory abnormalities. Regular examination of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can clarify the effect during treatment and the role of drugs, and make a correct judgment on the development of the disease. 3. Chest X-ray: It is one of the basic examinations of lung diseases, and is generally used to exclude and diagnose some lung diseases. Fourth, chest CT examination: make qualitative judgment on the problems found in X-ray chest film, and find out the hidden pathogens not found in X-ray chest film. 5. Blood gas analysis: It is helpful to observe the severity of the disease by judging whether there is respiratory failure and the types of respiratory failure, and judging whether the patient has acid-base imbalance and the types of acid-base imbalance. 6. Sputum microscopic examination and sputum culture: Because patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are usually accompanied by cough and expectoration, after sputum examination, many germs, bacteria and parasites can be screened, and cancer cells can be examined. 7. Electrocardiogram examination: After consultation and percussion, it is more necessary to have an electrocardiogram examination. Some currently effective therapies may not be suitable for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, who have a fast heart rate or a history of unhealthy heart or heart disease. There are also some patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, who will be complicated with cor pulmonale in the later stage and need to have a heart examination, such as electrocardiogram or 24-hour dynamic electrocardiogram and color Doppler echocardiography.