In certain complex cases—such as chronic cough unresponsive to treatment, recurrent pneumonia, or suspected airway abnormalities—bronchoscopy may be required for further diagnosis and, sometimes, treatment.
A bronchoscope is a flexible tube with a camera that allows the pediatric pulmonologist to visualize the airways. It can also be used to collect samples for microbiological or cytological analysis.
This procedure is performed only in a hospital or specialized clinic, under sedation or general anesthesia, ensuring that it is safe and painless for the child.
A bronchoscope is a flexible tube with a camera that allows the pediatric pulmonologist to visualize the airways. It can also be used to collect samples for microbiological or cytological analysis.
This procedure is performed only in a hospital or specialized clinic, under sedation or general anesthesia, ensuring that it is safe and painless for the child.