Bronchoscopy - Purpose, Types and Indications

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The Department of Pulmonology at the CK Birla Hospital is a high-end unit with advanced tools and technologies. Our team of pulmonologists utilise the most modern equipment to perform bronchoscopy for a timely diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions.

Our pulmonology experts

Dr. Kuldeep Grover

Pulmonology

Gurgaon

Dr. Abhishek Bansal

Anaesthesia & Critical Care

Gurgaon

Dr. Hardik Shroff

Anaesthesia & Critical Care

Gurgaon

Dr. Gurpreet Singh Popli

Anaesthesia & Critical Care

Delhi

Dr. Lalit Sehrawat

Anaesthesia & Critical Care

Delhi

Dr. Nitin Garg

Anaesthesia & Critical Care

Delhi

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About bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure used to look inside the airways of the lungs. It is done for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. In this procedure, the pulmonologists use a thin and lighted tube called the bronchoscope through your nose or mouth to directly access the lung airways.

Types of bronchoscope

There are two different types of a bronchoscope with unique purposes each:

Flexible bronchoscope – It helps to access the smaller airways and suction out secretions. It is also used to place medicine into the lungs and extract tissue samples.

Rigid bronchoscope – This type helps pulmonologists to access larger airways. It is used to remove a large number of secretions, remove lesions and place stents as well as do other treatments.

Bronchoscopy indications

Your pulmonologist may indicate bronchoscopy for the following conditions:

Tumours
Airway obstruction
Narrowing in the airways
Tuberculosis
Pneumonia
Lung infections
Interstitial pulmonary disease
Persistent cough
Coughing up blood
Vocal cord paralysis

Bronchoscopy purposes

Bronchoscopy is done to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions. Common purposes include:

Lung tissue biopsy
Sputum collection
Bronchoalveolar lavage
Removal of secretions, blood, mucus plugs and growths
Controlling bleeding in the bronchi
Removing foreign objects or blockages
Radiation treatment for bronchial tumours
Stent placement
Draining an area of pus

Patient testimonials

My experience of bronchoscopy at the CK Birla Hospital was very nice. The team is very supportive and caring. They counsel you very well before the procedure and explain everything you may need to know about the procedure to help you prepare. Excellent services. Thanks to the whole team of CK Birla Hospital.

Radha

Excellent experience. I went for a bronchoscopy procedure to test my lungs because I had been having many respiratory problems. The doctor took enough time to explain to me what the procedure is about and how it would help me. I am very pleased with the overall services and approach of the care team. Thanks to the whole team of CK Birla Hospital.

Soumya

I visited the CK Birla Hospital for treatment of TB. The doctor whom I was consulting previously could not help me regain my health. My colleague told me that the pulmonology department of the CK Birla Hospital is very good. Truly the doctors here are amazing. My treatment has been very effective. I had to undergo a procedure called bronchoscopy. I was quite anxious when I learnt about it but Dr Kuldeep talked to me and gave me confidence. The procedure was done nicely and the treatment is ongoing with better results. I visit the doctor for follow-ups now and I have been feeling much better. Totally recommended. Thanks to the whole team of CK Birla Hospital.

Parth

FAQs

Common risks include bleeding, infection, irritation of the airways and irritation of the vocal cords.

Bronchoscopy is not a painful procedure. However, it can cause certain levels of discomfort.

Recovery from bronchoscopy is quite quick. You can expect to fully recover within a day or two.