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Pneumonia can be hard to detect in people who are already ill. To help find the cause of symptoms, a doctor listens to the patient’s chest with a stethoscope. Blood tests and a chest x-ray or CT scan (a computer-enhanced x-ray) may also be done. Other tests may be needed if symptoms don’t improve with treatment.
