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3. Diagnosis

Doctors diagnose emphysema by doing a medical examination and analysis to determine the nature of the problem. The most common tool for diagnosing conditions like these are chest x-rays. Approaching the issue with tests is a good way to rule out other chest conditions that mimic the symptoms of emphysema. The doctor may also turn to an arterial blood gases analysis, which determines how well the lungs are transferring oxygen and removing carbon dioxide.

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