Diagnosis Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Reviewed by Cecile S. Rose, MD, MPH (June 01, 2012) Several tests can be used in the diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis: Imaging such as a chest X-ray or high resolution chest CT scan Pulmonary function tests Cardiopulmonary exercise testing Bronchoscopy Blood tests such as antibody panels Sometimes, surgical lung biopsy is necessary to confirm the diagnosis of HP Symptoms Treatment Clinical Trials For more than 100 years, National Jewish Health has been committed to finding new treatments and cures for diseases. Search our clinical trials.
Reviewed by Cecile S. Rose, MD, MPH (June 01, 2012) Several tests can be used in the diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis: Imaging such as a chest X-ray or high resolution chest CT scan Pulmonary function tests Cardiopulmonary exercise testing Bronchoscopy Blood tests such as antibody panels Sometimes, surgical lung biopsy is necessary to confirm the diagnosis of HP Symptoms Treatment