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Bronchoscopy


 

Bronchoscopy is a minimally invasive medical test that allows a doctor to look inside the lung’s airways to diagnose and treat various respiratory conditions. If you’re experiencing breathing difficulties, or your physician has recommended that you undergo a bronchoscopy, you can turn with confidence to the expert respiratory team lead by Dr. Frank Averill at St. Francis Sleep, Allergy & Lung Institute. Dr. Averill is a well-respected allopathic physician who is board certified in pulmonology and several other disciplines. He and his staff are highly trained in the latest, most advanced techniques, including bronchoscopy, and can test, diagnose, and treat a full range of pulmonary disorders for residents of Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, and the surrounding Florida areas.

You might be wondering what you can expect during a bronchoscopy. Prior to undergoing this procedure, a patient is made comfortable and might be given medication to help him or her relax. When performing a bronchoscopy, Dr. Averill inserts a thin, flexible tube called a bronchoscope into a patient’s nose or mouth and then gently guides it through the airways. The bronchoscope has a tiny camera and light at the end, which Dr. Averill uses to view and take photographs of the airway interiors.

Bronchoscopy can be used to:

  • Determine the cause of airway problems, such as chronic coughing and breathing difficulties
  • Obtain tissue and mucous samples
  • Clear an airway of objects that are impeding air flow
  • Treat a narrowed airway
  • Assist with the diagnosis of lung cancer and other lung diseases
  • And more

Contact St. Francis Sleep, Allergy & Lung Institute today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Averill or learn more about the bronchoscopy procedures he performs at our friendly clinic, which is convenient to patients in Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, and other nearby Florida communities.

Location

St. Francis Sleep, Allergy & Lung Institute
802 North Belcher Road
Clearwater, FL 33765
Phone: 727-447-3000
Fax: 727-210-4600

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