Question 1

what is the purpose of bronchial lavage?

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Clean out airway: Bronchial lavage can be both diagnostic and therapeutic.  The large airways can be washed free of secretions and infection, and the fluid sent for analysis for infection, aspiration, inflammatory cells, etc.

Question 2

bronchoscopy with biopsy of lung nodules was done, biopsy result shows normal bt bronchial washing shows poorly differentiate cancer, confused?

Accepted Answer

Second opinion: Bronchial brushing cytopathology and bronchoscopic biopsies are different and complementary techniques, so if one is negative the other can still be positive.  So it sounds as if you have cancer, i'm sorry to say.  It would make sense to ask for second opinions on the pathology and cytology to be sure. Don't drag this out--prompt treatment gives you a best chance for a good response & longer life.

Question 3

what is the most hygienic way to create a saline solution, for nasal irrigation purposes, for a 5 month old?

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Saline solution: By using boiled water to dissolve the salt you wont have a problem.

Question 4

whats gastric lavage?

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Cleansing/rinsing: Lavage is a therapeutic irrigation or rinsing of an area. It can be related to lavaging or cleaning a wound with direct pressure, cleansing an ear canal, or a body cavity, such as the stomach, bronchi, sinuses, peritoneal region, etc. Another example would be placing a tube into the stomach, through the mouth, after someone has overdosed on pills to remove/lavage them to prevent further harm.

Question 5

how is gastric lavage done?

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Gastric lavage: A flexible tube is inserted through the nose, down the throat &amp; into the stomach, the contents o the stomach are suctioned out through the tube, and the stomach is then rinsed with saline solution or sterile water.

Question 6

whats diffrence bet. tmj lavage & tmj arthrocentesis ?

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Fluid direction: Lavage involves pumping fluid into the joint space to clean it out while arthrocentesis is using a needle to remove fluid from the joint space. See an experienced oral surgeon to see if either is indicated for your case.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: bronchoalveolar lavage?

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See below: Bronchoalveolar lavage (bal) is a diagnostic procedure in which a fiber-optic bronchoscope is passed through the mouth or nose into the lung and fluid is put into a small part of the lung and then recollected for examination. Bal is typically performed to diagnose lung disease.

Question 8

how often should you have ear lavage?

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When plugged: As long has you don't have a hole in your eardrum or an infection in the ear canal (swimmer's ear) lavage can be used to remove a plug of earwax.

Question 9

gastric lavage in corrosive poisoning?

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Corrosive poisons: Gastric lavage is the treatment of choice when ingestion of any poison is suspected.

Question 10

i was told i should do sinus lavage, how could i do that at home?

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1/4 tsp per cup: Usually 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt for 8 ounces of body temperature water will do. And use 1 cup each nostril. Nasal lavage can be helpful for chronic sinus congestion, and i often recommend it. However, some studies suggest a risk of infection if neti pot or bottle not kept clean or use of contaminated tap water, or even injury to nasal tissue. So be cautious.

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