Bronchoscopy in India
A procedure to examine the airways and lungs using a thin flexible scope.
Overview
A procedure to examine the airways and lungs using a thin flexible scope.
Symptoms
- ✓Persistent cough
- ✓Lung infection
Causes
- ✓Lung disease
Diagnosis
- ✓CT
- ✓X-ray
Procedure
Thin scope passed through nose/mouth into airway to examine lungs and airways
Recovery
Same day discharge; mild throat irritation may last a day
Benefits
- ✓Helps diagnose lung conditions
- ✓can remove obstructions or take biopsies
Risks
- ✓Bleeding
- ✓Infection
Cost
Cost may vary depending on patient condition and hospital.
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