Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy: Bronchoscopy is a medical test that helps doctors look inside your airways and lungs to find out what’s causing breathing problems, coughing, or infections. In this procedure, the doctor gently inserts a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera (called a bronchoscope) through your nose or mouth, down the throat, and into the lungs. This lets them see the inside clearly, take pictures, and even collect small tissue or fluid samples if needed.

It’s usually done under local anesthesia or mild sedation, so you stay comfortable and may only feel slight pressure or coughing. Bronchoscopy can help diagnose problems like lung infections, blockages, tumors, or bleeding, and in some cases, it can also be used to remove mucus or foreign objects from the airways. It’s a safe and commonly performed procedure that plays an important role in detecting and treating lung conditions early.