🧾 What is Bronchoscopy?

Bronchoscopy is a diagnostic and sometimes therapeutic procedure that allows doctors to examine the airways and lungs using a thin, flexible or rigid tube called a bronchoscope. It helps identify lung problems, infections, tumors, blockages, and more.

✔️ Why is Bronchoscopy Performed?

✔️ Investigate persistent cough, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood
✔️ Diagnose lung infections, tumors, inflammation, or scarring
✔️ Remove foreign bodies or mucus plugs from airways
✔️ Perform lung biopsies
✔️ Examine abnormalities seen in chest X-ray or CT scans
✔️ Monitor lung disease progression or treatment response

🔍 Types of Bronchoscopy

✔️ Flexible Bronchoscopy

✔️ Most common type
✔️ Done with a thin, flexible tube inserted through the nose or mouth
✔️ Performed under local anesthesia and mild sedation
✔️ Used for diagnostic and minor therapeutic procedures

✔️ Rigid Bronchoscopy

✔️ Performed under general anesthesia
✔️ Used for more complex procedures such as removing large tumors, controlling bleeding, or placing stents

🛠️ What Can Be Done During a Bronchoscopy?

✔️ Visual examination of trachea, bronchi, and lungs
✔️ Bronchial washing/lavage (flushing lungs with saline to collect cells)
✔️ Tissue biopsy (lung, lymph nodes, or airway lining)
✔️ Brush biopsy (collecting cells with a small brush)
✔️ Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) for lymph node sampling
✔️ Foreign body removal or stent placement
✔️ Laser or cryotherapy treatment of tumors or blockages

🩺 How to Prepare

✔️ Avoid food or drinks 6–8 hours before the procedure
✔️ Inform your doctor about medications, allergies, and existing conditions
✔️ Stop blood thinners if advised
✔️ Arrange for someone to accompany you home after sedation

⏱️ What to Expect

✔️ Procedure lasts 30 minutes to 1 hour
✔️ Mild sedation or anesthesia ensures comfort
✔️ Post-procedure, you’ll be monitored for a few hours
✔️ Temporary sore throat, cough, or hoarseness may occur

⚠️ Possible Risks

✔️ Bleeding from biopsy site
✔️ Lung infection or pneumonia
✔️ Mild fever or sore throat
✔️ Collapsed lung (rare complication)
✔️ Reaction to anesthesia or sedation

🌟 Why Choose TreatmentTour for Bronchoscopy?

✔️ Access to world-renowned pulmonologists & thoracic specialists
✔️ Advanced techniques like EBUS, navigation bronchoscopy, and therapeutic interventions
✔️ Affordable and transparent pricing
✔️ Personalized care with full patient support
✔️ Hassle-free coordination of diagnostics, treatment, and recovery

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is bronchoscopy painful?
✔️ No. You’ll be sedated or under anesthesia. Some discomfort like sore throat may follow, but it's temporary.

Q: Can I go home the same day?
✔️ Yes. Most bronchoscopies are outpatient procedures.

Q: How long does recovery take?
✔️ You can usually return to normal activities within 24 hours.

Q: When will I get results?
✔️ Biopsy or lavage results may take 3–7 days.

🎯 Take the Next Step Toward Better Lung Health

Don’t delay getting clarity on your symptoms. Bronchoscopy could provide the answers you need to breathe easier and live better.

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