Bronchoscopy Essentials

Learning Outcomes

• Diagnose lung diseases or other conditions such as excessive coughing, coughing up blood, or shortness of breath.
• Follow up on abnormal findings from X-rays or CT scans, particularly potential signs of cancer.
• Assess and address blockages or narrowed areas in the airways.
• Identify causes of infection or inflammation in the lungs.
• Collect samples of mucus or tissue for laboratory analysis.
• Place stents to maintain open airways.