for Accurate Respiratory Diagnosis & Screening
White-light bronchoscopy is a highly safe procedure when performed by an experienced specialist.
It is widely utilized for the accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment of most diseases affecting the lungs and airways.
Beautiful Breath Clinic provides precise endoscopic screenings backed by extensive clinical expertise.
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Persistent Cough, Hemoptysis, Hoarseness, or Foreign Body Sensation
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Abnormal Findings on Chest X-ray
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Suspected Bronchiectasis, Lung Abscess, or Lung Diseases
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Abnormal Findings in Sputum (Phlegm) Test
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Fast for 6 to 8 hours before the procedure to prevent food from entering the airways, reducing the risk of shortness of breath or pneumonia.
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Do not take diabetes medication, aspirin, or warfarin on the day of the test. High blood pressure medication may be taken early in the morning.
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Coughing or blood-tinged sputum (phlegm) may occur after the test, but these symptoms typically improve naturally over time.
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Maintain fasting for 3 hours post-procedure to prevent aspiration while the sedation wears off. Rinsing your mouth with water is permitted.
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Answer: A bronchoscopy is a visual examination of the airways, from the larynx down to the bronchi. An endoscope is inserted through the mouth directly into the bronchial tubes to examine the internal condition.
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Answer: It is performed for accurate diagnosis when diseases of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs are suspected, or when direct removal of a foreign body trapped in the airways is required.
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- Sputum Analysis: Bacteria, antibiotic resistance, TB, atypical mycobacteria, cancer/abnormal cells
- Tuberculosis: Diagnosis of pulmonary and bronchial tuberculosis
- Hemoptysis: Identifying the cause, location, and current status of coughing up blood
- Chronic Cough: Diagnosing chronic cough of unknown origin
- Lung Cancer: Diagnosis and clinical staging of lung cancer
- Pneumonia: Identifying the specific causative pathogens of pneumonia
- Airway Obstruction: Checking for any blockage or narrowing of the airways
- Chronic Diseases: Diagnosing bronchiectasis, airway disorders, and lung diseases
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