Leslie Wolfe Wolfe is an attorney with Cleveland-based Walter | Haverfield LLP in the firm's litigation and environmental law practice groups. In today's litigious society, a prudent employer knows that an employee's risky or unauthorized conduct can, at times, expose the employer to liability. To lessen the risk, employers should provide specific policies identifying prohibited conduct for employees both in and outside of the workplace.
A chest X-ray is a good test to diagnose pneumonia. However, it cannot identify most breathing problems by itself. For some people with breathing problems, a CT scan of the chest is needed. This scan looks for any problems in the lungs. A CT scan uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed images. If you suffer with chronic sinusitis, your doctor may order a special sinus CT scan. This scan will be used to evaluate your sinuses.
A Johns Hopkins Medicine answered. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (also called dyspnea) can sometimes be harmless as the result of exercise or nasal congestion. In other situations, it may be a sign of a more serious heart or lung disease.In order to uncover the reason you may be experiencing shortness of breath, your doctor may request one or more of the following diagnostic tests: 1  Physical exam.2  Blood tests. 3  Exercise tests. 4  Electrocardiogram. 5  Ambulatory cardiac monitoring. 6  Echocardiogram. 7  Chest X-ray. 8  CT scan of the chest. Johns Hopkins Medicine answered. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath (also called dyspnea) can sometimes be harmless as the result of exercise or nasal congestion. In other situations, it may be a sign of a more serious heart or lung disease.