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What is the purpose of a 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.
Answered 10/25/2019
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