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Bronchoscopy
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a procedure to examine the airways and lungs using a flexible tube with a camera
Examples
The pulmonologist recommended a bronchoscopy to investigate the cause of the patient's persistent cough and shortness of breath.
During the bronchoscopy, the physician inserted the bronchoscope through the patient's nose or mouth and guided it into the lungs to examine the airways and collect tissue samples for biopsy.
