A specialist uses a bronchoscope to examine the airways. The purpose and any planned sampling or treatment are discussed before the procedure.
What should I ask before this investigation?
Ask about the reason for the test, alternatives, benefits, risks, preparation, medicines, travel arrangements and how results will be explained. Follow the instructions given by your treating team; do not stop medicines on your own.
Does a bronchoscopy always involve a biopsy?
Not every bronchoscopy has the same purpose. Ask what examination or sampling is planned in your case and how results will be discussed.
EBUS combines bronchoscopy with ultrasound to assess structures around the airways. The clinician will explain why it is being considered.
What should I ask before this investigation?
Ask about the reason for the test, alternatives, benefits, risks, preparation, medicines, travel arrangements and how results will be explained. Follow the instructions given by your treating team; do not stop medicines on your own.
How is EBUS different from a standard bronchoscopy?
EBUS adds ultrasound to help assess structures around the airways. Your clinician can explain why this may be useful for the clinical question.
Breathing measurements help assess lung function. The tests and preparation you need depend on the clinical question.
What should I ask before this investigation?
Ask about the reason for the test, alternatives, benefits, risks, preparation, medicines, travel arrangements and how results will be explained. Follow the instructions given by your treating team; do not stop medicines on your own.
Are all breathing tests the same?
No. Pulmonary function testing can involve different measurements. Ask which measurements are planned and follow the test team’s preparation instructions.
A specialist procedure to inspect the space around the lungs. Suitability, preparation and risks are discussed by the treating team.
What should I ask before this investigation?
Ask about the reason for the test, alternatives, benefits, risks, preparation, medicines, travel arrangements and how results will be explained. Follow the instructions given by your treating team; do not stop medicines on your own.
Where does medical thoracoscopy look?
Medical thoracoscopy examines the space around the lung. It is different from examining the airways with a bronchoscope.
A stent may be considered for particular airway obstructions. It is a specialist decision based on assessment and the available alternatives.
What should I ask before this investigation?
Ask about the reason for the test, alternatives, benefits, risks, preparation, medicines, travel arrangements and how results will be explained. Follow the instructions given by your treating team; do not stop medicines on your own.
Is an airway stent suitable for everyone?
No. Stenting is considered only for selected situations. Discuss the purpose, alternatives, risks and follow-up with the treating specialist.
Bronchoscopic tumour debulking may be considered for selected airway obstructions. The specialist will explain the clinical purpose, alternatives, risks and follow-up arrangements.
What should I ask?
Ask why this procedure is being considered, which hospital will perform it, how to prepare and how recovery and follow-up will be arranged.
Pleural fluid aspiration may be used to investigate or relieve fluid around the lung in selected situations. The treating team will explain the reason, preparation and possible risks.
What should I ask?
Ask about the purpose of the aspiration, whether imaging guidance is planned, expected aftercare and how results will be discussed.
Balloon dilation may be considered in selected airway narrowings. The treating specialist will explain whether it is suitable, the expected benefit, alternatives, risks and follow-up.
What should I ask before balloon dilation?
Ask why it is being considered, how the airway narrowing will be assessed, where the procedure will be performed and what follow-up is expected.
Procedures are listed on Dr. Bera’s official website. This page does not imply every procedure is available at every consultation location.
An investigation is selected according to an individual clinical question.
BEFORE A TEST OR PROCEDURE
Know what to ask. Feel more prepared.
The clinic can explain practical arrangements, what information to bring, and whether any preparation is needed for your individual visit. Do not stop medicines or make changes based only on general website information.
