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What Are The Complications And Side Effects Of A Bronchoscopy?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2015
Question: Normally after an bronchoscopy do you have to watch out for side effects .
Was just to collect sputem off the lungs , normally how long do u watch for signs of problem ?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Coughing is common after bronchoscopy.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Bronchoscopy is invasive procedure.
Common side effects after bronchoscopy are
1. Throat irritation
2. Throat pain.
3. Nasal irritation and pain.
4. Dry irritant cough
5. Hoarseness of voice.
6. Central chest pain.
7. Rarely hemoptysis and breathlessness.
All these side effects are common immediately after bronchoscopy. After 24 hours these side effects subside by its own.
So you should watch for 24 hours after bronchoscopy fir these side effects.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Are The Complications And Side Effects Of A Bronchoscopy?

Brief Answer: Coughing is common after bronchoscopy. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Bronchoscopy is invasive procedure. Common side effects after bronchoscopy are 1. Throat irritation 2. Throat pain. 3. Nasal irritation and pain. 4. Dry irritant cough 5. Hoarseness of voice. 6. Central chest pain. 7. Rarely hemoptysis and breathlessness. All these side effects are common immediately after bronchoscopy. After 24 hours these side effects subside by its own. So you should watch for 24 hours after bronchoscopy fir these side effects. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.