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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.

<b>Scale used for respiratory assessment- The respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) </b> is the only known tool for assessing respiratory distress, when the patient is unable to give a dyspnea self-report.

=== 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 ==