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# Pulse oximeter - for checking the oxygen saturation level | # Pulse oximeter - for checking the oxygen saturation level | ||
# A peak flow meter is used for measuring lung functions. | # A peak flow meter is used for measuring lung functions. | ||
=== Scale used for respiratory assessment-- === | |||
The respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) is the only known tool for assessing respiratory distress, when the patient is unable to give a dyspnea self-report. | |||
* Radiological assessments through X-rays, and CT scan is done to check the pathological lesions in chest. | * Radiological assessments through X-rays, and CT scan is done to check the pathological lesions in chest. | ||
* Sputum examination is done to diagnose the presence of infectious micro-organisms like acid-fast bacilli to confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. | * Sputum examination is done to diagnose the presence of infectious micro-organisms like acid-fast bacilli to confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis. | ||
Spirometry is done to assess lung functions. | Spirometry is done to assess lung functions. | ||
== Diseases of pranavaha srotasa == | == Diseases of pranavaha srotasa == | ||