If the virus becomes active after being latent, it causes the disorder known as shingles, or herpes zoster. The virus spreads in the ganglion and to the nerves connecting to it. Nerves most often affected are those in the face or the trunk. The virus can also spread to the spinal cord and into the bloodstream.
About this Procedure. The sniff test is a fluoroscopic exam used to check how the diaphragm (the muscle that controls breathing) moves during activities such as breathing normally and inhaling rapidly. Your diaphragm normally moves down when you inhale, and up when you exhale.
A chest X-ray is usually the first test your doctor will perform to look for spots or masses on your lungs. This X-ray may be given at an imaging center or hospital. While not all lung cancers will appear on an X-ray, you likely donât have lung cancer if the X-ray looks normal.If a spot does appear on your X-ray, your doctor will probably want to order more tests to learn more, such as: 1  computed tomography (CT) scan. 2  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.hile not all lung cancers will appear on an X-ray, you likely donât have lung cancer if the X-ray looks normal. If a spot does appear on your X-ray, your doctor will probably want to order more tests to learn more, such as: 1  computed tomography (CT) scan. 2  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.