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Bronchoscopy

Procedure look inside bronchi

Capnography

Procedure record co2 levels

Capnometer

Instrument to measure co2 levels

Computed tomography

Imaging procedure using computer to cut

Endoscope

Instrument to look inside

Nasopharyngoscope

Instrument to look at nose and throat

Oximetry

Procedure to measure o2 levels

Polysomnography

Recording multiple aspects if sleep

Pulmonary angiography

Imaging procedure recording pulmonary vessel activity

Pulmonary function testing

Group if tests to evaluate condition and operation if lungs

Spirometry

Procedure to measure breathing

Thoracoscopy

Exam if chest

Ventilation-perfusion scan

Scan tests whether prob in lungs is caused by air or blood floe