Home WHAT HAPPENS DURING A CT LUNG SCAN?
Computed tomography (CT) uses X-rays and computer technology to produce comprehensive images of your lungs. This exam can provide a much more detailed picture than regular X-rays and can identify many conditions that may escape detection on other imaging tests.
Your health care practitioner may order a CT lung scan to look for:
Watch the video to see what happens during this exam:
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