Question 1

what is the purpose of bronchial lavage?

Accepted Answer

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

what does it mean when when bronchial wash is given as specimen and reports are as follows?

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Used for diagnosis: A bronchial wash is a way of retriving cells and micro organisms that are related to a lung condition associated with an illness.
They are obtained during bronchoscopy and sent to the lab for cell analysis and cultures.
They can be very helpfull in diagnosis avoiding an open lung biopsy.

Question 3

what does rare gram positive cocci in pairs, mean. i had a bronchial wash done and this was part of the report i got?

Accepted Answer

: This finding typically points to streptococci or enterococci.  Talk to your Dr who ordered the test to discuss the results in the context of your symptoms, history and course.

Question 4

does nasal irrigation/wash will give relief from stuffy nose colds , allergies & sinus infection ?

Accepted Answer

Nasal irrigation: Yes, this will very often relieve symptoms of congestion, reduce some pain and shorten the duration of illness. You might invest in a Neti-pot and use saline rinses.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

See below: 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. Then blow nose well.  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.

Question 7

how is gastric lavage done?

Accepted Answer

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 8

how often should you have ear lavage?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

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