Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a method for examining the bronchi, which allows you to directly examine their inner surface.

During bronchoscopy, the doctor inserts a special device - a bronchoscope - through the mouth or nose into the trachea and bronchi. A bronchoscope is a flexible tube with illumination and optics, thanks to which the doctor can examine the walls of the bronchi in detail.

Bronchoscopy is performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. With its help, you can detect inflammation, tumors, foreign bodies, and narrowing of the bronchial lumen. In addition, through a bronchoscope it is possible to take material for analysis, perform a biopsy, remove foreign bodies, administer medications, etc.

For bronchoscopy, local anesthesia is used. The study is carried out on an outpatient basis or in a hospital, depending on the purpose and condition of the patient. After the procedure, it is recommended to refrain from eating and drinking water for 1-2 hours. Possible complications are bleeding, infection, bronchospasm. If the technique is followed, bronchoscopy is a safe and informative method for diagnosing and treating respiratory diseases.

Bronchoscopy is a type of medical procedure

Bronchoscopy (_from “bronchus” - bronchi and other Greek “skopnō” - look; look_) is a type of medical invasive research procedure that involves the introduction of a specialized tube into the respiratory organs (trachea, bronchi) in order to assess their condition and functioning. This examination method is based on the method of optical tissue imaging, which provides information about the condition of the bronchi. Bronchoscopy is also called tracheobronoscopy. In diagnostic medicine, examination using bronchoscopy allows the doctor to determine