Imaging Test

Chest X-Ray

A chest X-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create pictures of your heart, lungs, airways, blood vessels, and the bones of your chest and spine. It helps detect problems like pneumonia, heart enlargement, or fractures.

Also known as: Chest radiograph, PA view chest X-ray, CXR

Normal Range

Parameter	Reference Range
Lung Fields	Clear, no abnormalities
Heart Size	Within normal limits
Bones	Intact, no fractures

Who Should Take This Test?

Commonly used to check for lung diseases like pneumonia, tuberculosis, emphysema, or lung cancer. Also detects heart enlargement, fluid in lungs, rib fractures, or to monitor treatment progress.

How It Works

You stand against the X-ray plate while the machine sends radiation through your chest. Dense structures like bones appear white, soft tissues appear gray, and air-filled lungs appear dark on the image.

Preparation

Remove jewelry and metal objects above the waist. You may wear a hospital gown. Always inform the technician if you are or might be pregnant.

How Often?

As needed based on symptoms. Not for routine screening unless monitoring a known condition.

Symptoms to Watch

Persistent cough

Chest pain

Shortness of breath

Coughing up blood

Unexplained fever

Difficulty breathing

Risk Factors

Smoking history

Respiratory infections

Heart disease symptoms

Chest trauma or injury

Occupational exposure to dust/chemicals

Related Conditions

PneumoniaTuberculosisLung CancerHeart EnlargementEmphysemaRib Fractures

Cost Comparison in India

Prices range from ₹250 to ₹400

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