Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Chest X-ray normal'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.

Upon second inspection, 371 (58.3%) of the 636 chest X-rays were classified as normal. Of the 265 (41.7%) re-read as abnormal, 195 were classified as mild disease, 65 as moderate, and 5 as severe.

Medically reviewed by Jurairat J. Molina, MD A chest X-ray cannot diagnose asthma but can provide valuable information during a severe attack or when someone is hospitalized with asthma complications.

A chest X-ray or CT scan often detects lung nodules—small growths in the lungs—incidentally. While most lung nodules are benign, here’s to finding out if they are cancerous.