Chest X-rays are a common type of exam. A chest X-ray is often among the first procedures you'll have if a healthcare professional suspects heart or lung disease. A … See more

You may be concerned about radiation exposure from chest X-rays, especially if you have … See more

Before the chest X-ray, you generally undress from the waist up and wear an exam gown. You'll need to remove jewelry from the waist up, too, since both clothing and jewelr… See more

During the procedure, your body is positioned between a machine that produces the X-rays and a plate that creates the image digitally or with X-ray film. You m… See more