diagnostic tools

Question 1

ct- scan

Answer 1

• produces clear detailed view of blood vessels and internal tissues in chest cavity
• good for detecting early lung cancer and finding internal injuries

Question 2

bronchoscopy

Answer 2

• special type of endoscope to examine trachea and lungs
• under anesthesia, inserted down nose/mouth
• collects mucus/tissue to diagnose asthma, remove tumours and repair damaged tissues

Question 3

treating lung cancer

Answer 3

choice depends on type/extent of cancer, age and health of patient
RADIATION: uses x-rays/radiation to destroy cancer cells
CHEMOTHERAPY: uses drugs administered by mouth/injections to destroy cancer cells
LASER SURGERY: removal of area of lung that contains tumours with a yttrium aluminum garnet lazer