subject: Countdown to Flu 2010: Flu vs. Pneumonia [print this page] A chest x-ray or CT scan can confirm the diagnosis of pneumonia by showing the fluid build up in the air spaces of the lung. The emergency department is the most appropriate place to go for pneumonia unless the illness is mild then an x-ray can be obtained in an urgent care clinic or by your primary care doctor. You can use iTriage to find these providers anywhere in the United States.
