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Special investigations have been undertaken because lung disease was suspected.

These tests can identify or better classify lung diseases. The lungs are on the left and right side of the ribcage. They are also connected to the nose and mouth via the bronchial tubes and windpipe (trachea). You need lungs to breathe. When we breathe in, oxygen enters the lungs and accumulates in the blood. This blood then flows to the heart. The heart then pumps the oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. All of the organs are supplied with oxygen as a result.

Among other things, an investigation was carried out to see how well the lungs work. The oxygen content in the blood was measured over an extended period of time. They can also measure the speed at which the air is exhaled or how much air fits into the lungs.

A bronchoscopy was also carried out. A bronchoscopy involves inserting an examination instrument via the mouth or nose. Such a device may be a flexible or rigid tube. The device is then pushed down into the lower airways. A camera is attached to the tube. This camera then sends images to a screen during the examination. You can look through the tube. Lung lavage was also carried out. To do this, fluid is injected into the lungs. The fluid absorbs cells and other substances from the lungs. The fluid is then sucked out again and examined in a laboratory.

A tissue sample has also been taken from your lungs. The sample can then be examined more closely under a microscope. A CT scan of the lungs was also carried out. A CT scan involves sending X-ray beams through the body. Measurements are then taken to see how much of these beams are getting to the other side of the body. A computer then converts the measurements into images of the inside of the body.