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Bronchoscopy is a procedure used to view the inside of the airways. It uses a thin, tube-like scope to diagnose airway abnormalities such as:
Your doctor may recommend a bronchoscopy for the following reasons:
If you have a chronic cough or you are coughing up blood, your doctor can perform a bronchoscopy to view the inside of your airways and evaluate your lung symptoms.
Your doctor may also use bronchoscopy to investigate:
When lung abnormalities are suspected, your doctor may use bronchoscopy to collect tissue samples from inside the lungs.
This collection may be done through a:
Bronchoscopy also has therapeutic purposes. For example, it can be used to:
Bronchoscopy is generally considered safe and effective. This is especially the case with flexible bronchoscopy, which is the most common type of procedure.
Like all surgical procedures, however, there are some general risks, such as:
Our team of respiratory specialists at Parkway East Hospital are dedicated to providing expert care.
Located conveniently in the east of Singapore, we offer a range of respiratory procedures — such as bronchoscopy — and take a holistic approach to support you throughout your diagnosis and treatment.
Private healthcare can be affordable. Use our Hospital Bill Estimator to determine the estimated cost of this procedure. If you have hospital insurance, find out how you can use your insurance.
We offer a full spectrum of healthcare services under IHH Healthcare Singapore.
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