How is a bronchoscopy done?

Answer 1

The patient will either lie face-up on his/her back or sit upright in a chair. Medication to decrease secretions, lessen anxiety, and relax the patient are often given prior to the procedure. While breathing through the nose, anesthesia is.

Answer 2

During a bronchoscopy, a thin, flexible tube called a bronchoscope is inserted through the nose or mouth and guided through the throat and into the airways of the lungs. The doctor can then visually examine the airways and take samples of tissue or mucus for testing. The procedure is usually done under sedation or anesthesia to make it more comfortable for the patient.