They may also do a chest X-ray to test for inflammation in the lungs. Healthy adults and older children don’t usually need RSV testing, though some at-home kits test for Covid-19, flu ...

may be used to test for RSV. If needed, lung function testing may be performed, such as a chest X-ray, oxygen saturation test, or computed tomography (CT) scan. Blood and urinary cultures may also ...

Our aim is to evaluate if chest radiographic pattern (hyperinflation vs consolidation) in RSV infection can predict disease severity, need for mechanical ventilation and risk of complications.

For patients dealing with lingering respiratory symptoms from the coronavirus, a simple chest X-ray can now reveal its impact on the lungs. The two-dimensional (2D) scans simply can't distinguish ...

Your doctor may order diagnostics such as blood tests, a chest X-ray, or a CT scan to pinpoint the type of pneumonia you have, but it’s not always possible to identify the offending germ ...