Bronchoscopy Specialist & Pulmonologist in Kothrud
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows a pulmonologist to examine the inside of your airways using a narrow, flexible tube equipped with a camera, known as a bronchoscope.
Introduced gently through the nose or mouth, the bronchoscope allows direct inspection of the windpipe and bronchial tubes. When clinically indicated, bronchial washings or tissue samples are collected for precise laboratory examination.
Why Is Bronchoscopy Done?
A pulmonologist recommends bronchoscopy when imaging or non-invasive clinical tests require detailed visual or diagnostic confirmation.
Abnormal X-Ray or CT Scans
Persistent Cough & Hemoptysis
Airway Obstruction & Samples
Further evaluation of unexplained lung shadows, nodules, masses, or tissue changes detected on chest imaging scans.
Investigating unexplained long-term cough or coughing up blood when initial medical treatments show no resolution.
Identifying suspected foreign objects, airway narrowing, or collecting targeted bronchial fluid samples for diagnostic lab work.
Bronchoscopy for Persistent Cough
When a cough remains unexplained after routine clinical evaluation or when imaging results show suspicious findings, Dr. Pradip Funde evaluates whether diagnostic bronchoscopy is appropriate for your situation.
A persistent cough can stem from asthma, infections, acid reflux, or underlying airway disorders. Most cough cases do not automatically require a bronchoscopy procedure.
Understand why bronchoscopy is recommended, how to prepare, and what to expect during your procedure with Dr. Pradip Funde.