Can a chest x-ray be used to screen for lung diseases such as tuberculosis?

A chest x-ray is generally a chest X-ray. Usually, a chest X-ray can be used to screen for lung diseases such as tuberculosis.

1. Yes: Chest X-ray examination is an imaging examination method, which mainly uses the different attenuation degrees produced by X-rays when they penetrate human tissues to determine whether there are lesions. Pulmonary tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by infection with the Bacterium tuberculosis, and patients may have symptoms such as cough and sputum production, and when a chest X-ray is performed, it will be found that the lungs have speckled shadows and blurred edges.A chest X-ray can be used to screen for lung diseases such as tuberculosis.

2. No: If you do not cooperate with the doctor during the chest X-ray examination, or if you have done strenuous exercise before the examination, it may affect the results of the examination, resulting in inaccurate examination results. Patients are advised to avoid strenuous exercise before the chest x-ray and to maintain a good state of mind so as not to affect the results of the examination.

In addition, although chest X-ray has certain benefits for the body, it is not suitable for everyone, such as pregnant women, children, and people who are trying to conceive. In addition, in daily life, it is necessary to develop good living habits, eat reasonably, and exercise appropriately to enhance physical fitness.