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A bronchoscopy might be done to examine an abnormal growth or tumor that narrows the airway.

Bronchoscopy can be used for visualizing and sampling tumors within the airways to confirm a diagnosis of lung cancer.

A bronchoscopy with sequential bronchoalveolar lavage can diagnose this condition, where there is bleeding into the alveoli, typically presenting with blood progressively less diluted in subsequent samples.

Bronchoscopy can diagnose and sometimes treat narrowed areas in the bronchi, which can occur due to tumors, infections, or inflammatory diseases.

Bronchoscopy can be used to perform various therapeutic procedures like laser therapy, stenting, or balloon bronchoplasty.

Bronchoscopy can be used to identify and potentially address causes of lung collapse that is not explained by sedation, surgery or other obvious factors.

Bronchoscopy is indicated for evaluating the source of blood in the sputum, potentially identifying bleeding sites within the airways.

Bronchoscopy can collect samples for culture and sensitivity to identify infectious organisms like bacteria, viruses, or fungi in the lungs.

The procedure involves washing out a segment of the lung to collect cells and other components from the lining of the airways and small air sacs for analysis.

Bronchoscopy may be performed to further investigate abnormal imaging findings that suggest underlying pathology such as masses or lymphadenopathy.

Bronchoscopy can assess and sometimes treat narrowing of the major airways, which may be due to tumors, post-intubation, or chronic inflammation.

A bronchoscopy can be used to locate and remove foreign objects inhaled into the bronchial tree.

Bronchoscopy can be performed to investigate the cause of a chronic cough, which persists despite medical treatment.