Can MRI examine the lungs?

I believe that many people do not know what part of the body MRI examines, nor do they know how the results of this surgical examination are judged. Therefore, in order to increase everyone's understanding of the MRI examination method. Magnetic resonance imaging can be used to examine the lungs. It is the main method for checking whether pneumonia or lung disease occurs in the lungs. The condition of the lungs can be scanned through MRI.

CT examination is a scanning and examination of human body layers under the control of a computer, mainly using rays to form contrast between tissues of different densities to achieve the purpose of diagnosis. Magnetic resonance imaging places the human body in a special magnetic field, and a computer collects some of its energy to obtain an image. Therefore, MRI can produce images in various sections, such as cross-sections and sagittal sections. The advantages of MRI examination are greater than those of CT examination.

This shows that CT examination has more advantages than MRI examination in lung examination. Therefore, in most clinical cases, if it is a lung disease, such as common lung infection, bronchiectasis or COPD, CT examination is recommended. If it is necessary to diagnose lung growths, some doctors will recommend an MRI examination, because MRI examination can reflect some physiological, pathological or biochemical information of the lungs and can detect lesions in a timely manner.

Generally speaking, if you want to diagnose lung disease, the doctor will first recommend a CT scan, and only if necessary will he recommend an MRI. MRI examination has some advantages that CT examination does not have. It can detect changes in the disease earlier. Lung MRI examination is a further extension and development of lung examination.

The above experts have given a summary on whether a CT scan or an MRI should be done for lung examination. However, they suggest going to a regular hospital and listening to the doctor's advice. Don't be self-righteous and say what kind of examination to do. This will not benefit yourself or others. If you have a disease, you need to receive scientific examination and treatment.