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Is Branchoscopy A Good Solution For Removing Mucus Collected In The Lungs?

my wife was known to have pneumonia. For six days strong antibiotics have been administered .The cumus is said to have accumulated in the bottom part of her lungs But coughing does not help her to get rid of that. Slight fever continues despite the antibiotics. No infection in the blood is seen now. Her heart is in good shape. Her breathing is normal .But the doctor thinks that my wife is week and cannot breath with enough strength and therefore the cumus accumulated in her lung cannot come out while coughing./ He thinks branchitoscopy may be the solution. Is that a good soluton? If yes ,why?
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
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Hello,

I understand your concern. When the mucus in the airways is not removed with medication, physiotherapy and caughing, broncoscopy removal becomes necessary in order to prevent lung collapse due to a persistent mucus plug.
So, in my opinion, her doctor is right and should go ahead and do it, after all else has failed.
Completing the course of antibiotics prescribed is also essential to her recovery.

Wishing you good health and all the best.
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Is Branchoscopy A Good Solution For Removing Mucus Collected In The Lungs?

Hello, I understand your concern. When the mucus in the airways is not removed with medication, physiotherapy and caughing, broncoscopy removal becomes necessary in order to prevent lung collapse due to a persistent mucus plug. So, in my opinion, her doctor is right and should go ahead and do it, after all else has failed. Completing the course of antibiotics prescribed is also essential to her recovery. Wishing you good health and all the best.