Chest Injuries: A chest injury can be an accident or a deliberate attack involving the puncture of the chest by a foreign object. A chest injury can result in a collapsed lung and other serious problems. People who have sustained a chest injury should seek medical attention right away; some serious damage can happen internally and isn't immediately visible.
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Chest X-Ray Chest X-ray is a common procedure ordered to diagnose certain diseases and conditions such as pneumonia, congestive heart failure, emphysema, lung masses or nodules, tuberculosis, pleurisy, fractures, aortic aneurysms, or enlarged heart. Chest X-ray is a non-invasive and safe diagnostic procedure.
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