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What is a bronchoalveolar lavage please ?; also can u advice me. also how is it different from bronchoscopy; thanks
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Saline wash/segment: A bronchoalveolar lavage is a saline wash of a segment of the lung. It is sent to the laboratory for studies such as cultures and cell counts. A bronchoscopy is the actual procedure which involves a scope placed into the airway via the nose or mouth, to visualize the airways.
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