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Is Endoscopy Of The Lungs Effective At Treating Pneumonia?
Brief Answer:
Go ahead with endoscopy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX
I can certainly understand your concerns.
In case if your father did not respond to standard antibiotic therapy, then a further work up is required in case of pneumonia.
Hence, in all such cases it is important to go for bronchoscopic examination for lavage .
Further management is largely based on test results.
To conclude, go ahead with endoscopy as suggested by yor doctor.
Thank you
Go ahead with endoscopy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, XXXXXXX
I can certainly understand your concerns.
In case if your father did not respond to standard antibiotic therapy, then a further work up is required in case of pneumonia.
Hence, in all such cases it is important to go for bronchoscopic examination for lavage .
Further management is largely based on test results.
To conclude, go ahead with endoscopy as suggested by yor doctor.
Thank you
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