Interpretation of thoracic radiographs can be challenging, even after years of experience. This lecture will provide practical tips-and-tricks for reading these radiographs. A systematic approach is an essential starting point. How to differentiate interstitial, alveolar and bronchial lung patterns will be explained, and will help you narrowing down your differential diagnosis list. Distinguishing cardiac causes for dyspnea from pulmonary diseases is essential for therapy planning, but not always easy. Tips will be provided. Challenge yourself with the abundance of practical cases that will be shown in this lecture!