General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
The procedure is generally performed with sedation to induce mild sleepiness for the patient's comfort, along with numbing of the throat (local anesthesia). The device is passed through the vocal cords via the nose or mouth and advanced into the bronchial tubes of the lungs.
No, in addition to establishing a diagnosis, it is also used for therapeutic purposes. Procedures such as removing foreign bodies lodged in the airways, clearing accumulated thick secretions (sputum), or placing stents in narrowed airways can also be performed.
Eating and drinking must be completely ceased at least 6-8 hours before the procedure. Since the local anesthesia applied to the throat temporarily weakens the swallowing reflex, nothing should be eaten or drunk for at least 2 hours after the procedure.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
