We will try to keep in touch with you afterwards to see how you are doing and to give you the results of the procedure. If you have problems such as those listed above, please call. Most often, recovery is rapid and uneventful. If your cough steadily increased over two to three days, call us please. Please collect any sputum in the appropriate container (provided by us) if asked.
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Vital Signs: It is a good idea to observe the patient following the bronchoscopy. The complications of routine bronchoscopy are negligible.
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A mild throat lozenge will make your throat feel better. Many people will have a mild sore nose and/or sore throat for about a day after the procedure.
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Since some of the medications you received will make you sleepy, I have given you this sheet to help you through the period after your bronchoscopy. Today you underwent a fiberoptic bronchoscopy which is an examination of the airways in your lungs with a lighted tube.