Modern equipment which is used for diagnostic purposes, has great potential. The technique of CT scanning is the layered structures of the body using X-rays. The resulting signal is processed by a computer program. This type of study allows you to achieve high accuracy of diagnosis of diseases. Computed tomography of the lungs is used primarily for the early diagnosis of malignant processes on the part of the respiratory system.

Advantages of study

Modern diagnostic tests help to identify various disease states. Every year there is a tendency to an increase in cancer, so much importance is attached to early diagnosis. Detection of the disease at an early stage is largely due to a favorable outcome, recovery.

The advantages of the method of computed tomography, the following definitions apply:

• security
• indolence
• effectiveness
• high accuracy (up to 94%)
• the ability to prevent the development of many diseases if they detect at an early stage

The accuracy of the method depends on many factors, one of which is the presence of inflammation. The early stages of inflammation leads to a decrease in the accuracy of the research carried out, which should be taken into account in determining the indications for CT scan of the lungs.

When compared to radiography, computed tomography method that has higher sensitivity, so it is most effective in the process of conducting a comprehensive examination of the patient.

An important advantage of this method is the ability to identify occupational diseases related to the fact that the person in the course of professional activity inhales various harmful particles or impurities (silica, quartz, asbestos and others).

In what cases should be given study

List of indications for CT lung is broad enough. During the study can reveal pathological processes not only in the lung, as well as part of the mediastinum. If there is a need to clarify the nature of the changes that have been identified in the survey X-ray image, it is one of the indications to perform a CT scan.

Detailed examination of available vessels, so to reveal the pathology of the vessels is possible if the CT scan is performed with intravenous contrast. Before the appointment of the research carried out there is no need special training, which is an advantage of the method, especially in the case of examination of children or patients with severe disease. Contrast enables a more detailed study of pathological processes and to establish the diagnosis in the most severe cases. One of the contraindications for the administration of contrast medium may be the presence of individual intolerance or drug allergies.

These layered slices of light at different angles increases the diagnostic capabilities of the survey. Tomography of the lung can be done in several modes, which allow detailed study of the condition of the lungs and blood vessels.

About diagnostic study opportunities

Computed tomography of the lungs reveals not only the presence of heart disease and blood vessels, and heart. On tomograms seen such large vessels like the aorta, pulmonary artery, superior vena Vienna.

When it comes to malignant diseases of the lungs, the computer diagnostics reveals not only the primary tumor, and also gives information about the presence of distant metastases Metastasis - danger everywhere That is, the distribution of the tumor. The first conclusion is made on the presence of metastases of the lymph nodes as well as cancer Malignant tumor: cells are mad   metastasizes to the lymph system. As a method of screening diagnosis of tumors, lung CT is given primary importance.

There has been a rising trend of TB, particularly in some regions. It should be noted that the X-ray examination conducted gives all clinical cases of reliable information about the presence of the disease. In some cases, you can only make tentative conclusions, so you need to use more modern methods of diagnosis, which include CT scan of the lungs.

Tomography is used for diagnostic purposes, as well as helping to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy. During antibiotic therapy specialist can assess the dynamics of the pathological process, which makes it possible to draw a conclusion about the prognosis and outcome of the disease. On tomograms clearly visible changes at the level of the lung parenchyma, so it has the highest diagnostic value.

It should focus on the social significance of computed tomography of the lungs. If the pathology of lung tissue to be detected in a timely manner, the patient will receive the appropriate course of adequate therapy, it will lead to a full recovery without serious complications. Identified changes in the lung tissue is indication for treatment, during treatment to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. If a person assumes a tuberculosis Tuberculosis - a full recovery is not guaranteed , The morphological changes of lung tissue revealed during CT can not only confirm the presence of the disease, as well as to conclude that the degree of activity of tuberculosis.

Marina Solovyov

Perhaps you are among those who suffer either from his snoring, or snoring spouse. Snoring man, perhaps the subject of family jokes, but snoring - a serious matter. Besides the fact that this annoying ailment can lead to discord between spouses, staying in various bedrooms to divorce, snoring can cause many diseases.

Snoring - is not just a hindrance. 75% of snorers suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (a condition where breathing during sleep is interrupted for a short time), which increases the risk of heart disease Heart disease: prevention and prevention . Deciding to use sprays and tablets from snoring, which are sold without a prescription at any pharmacy, you risk to aggravate their situation. You must first consult with a physician. Many anti-snoring, commercially available, do not have a scientific basis on which they are based promises.

To mitigate or eliminate snoring can be to start to try to use traditional methods:

• Change position during sleep

When you lie on your back, the root of the tongue and soft palate fall to the back of your throat, creating a vibrating sound during sleep. If you sleep in a lateral position, snoring may disappear.

Anatomical cushion for the body provides easy fixing. It helps to keep the lateral position during sleep Dreams: how to understand our dreams   and can produce significant changes.

You can stick to your pajamas tape a tennis ball. It also helps to prevent sleep in the supine position. You can tilt the bed so that the head is in a higher position, it will open the nasal airways and can help prevent snoring. However, because of this, you may receive a pain in the neck. If you continue to snore no matter what position sleep, it could be apnea Stop breathing (apnea) during sleep - upper airway obstruction   Sleep. In this case, you need to see a doctor.

• Lose weight

Some can help get rid of excess weight, but not all. Thin people also snore, and it's not in their weight. If you have gained weight and suddenly began to snore, although I have not seen this for themselves, getting rid of the weight can fundamentally solve the problem. If you have gained weight in the neck, it compresses the inner diameter of the throat, due to which the deposition of the soft palate becomes more likely causing the snoring.

• Avoid alcohol

Alcohol and sedatives reduce the muscle tone of the throat, in a state of rest, which can cause snoring. If you have taken alcohol for four to five hours before bedtime, this will increase snoring. Even people who do not usually snore begin snoring after drinking.

• Observe sleep hygiene

Bad habits, poor hygiene or sleep, can cause effects similar to the effect of taking alcohol. For example, if you work for a long time without sleep, then in the end it leads to fatigue. You sleep long and deep, and the muscles become more relaxed, which causes snoring.

• Open the nasal passages

If the snoring begins in the nose, try to keep the nasal passages open. This will allow air to move slowly. Imagine a garden hose. The narrower the tube, the faster the water is flowing through it.

Just work and your nasal passages. If the nose is blocked or narrowed passages due to colds or other reason, fast moving air can cause snoring.

A hot shower before going to bed can help open nasal passages. Also keep in the bathroom with a bottle of salt water. Rinse nose of the water during a shower. You can use a special device for nasal lavage.

Also it may help nasal strips - they lift nasal passages and open them. This can help eliminate snoring if the problem is in the nose, and not in the soft palate.

• Change the cushion

Allergens are in the bedroom and in your pillow can exacerbate the problem of snoring. Dust mites congregate in pillows and can cause allergic reactions Allergic reactions: how to understand why you tickle in the throat The result of which is the snoring. If you let the pet sleep on the bed, you inhale animal hair, which is another common irritant.

If you during the day feel good, but at night difficult breathing, snoring can only get worse. Every few weeks, wash pillows, and replace them every six months, in order to minimize the amount of allergens and dust mites. And do not let pets in the bedroom.

Before you buy special pillows designed to prevent snoring, keep in mind that they may help as pripodnimut head that will fix the nasal passages, but can cause pain in the neck.

• Drink plenty of fluids

Drink plenty of fluids. Secretions in the nose and soft palate are gathering in the absence of a liquid, which may increase snoring. Women should drink about 2200 ml of water per day (including water contained in all beverages and foods), and men need about 3,200 ml.