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What is the purpose of bronchial lavage?

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Dr. James Sidman answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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 6/22/2019

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Dr. James Sidman answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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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