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I remember being told after a surgery (many, many years ago) that if I didn't/couldn't start coughing up the gunk in my lungs soon, that they would have to do something that sounded like that, but other than that, I haven't- sorry.
I remember being told after a surgery (many, many years ago) that if I didn't/couldn't start coughing up the gunk in my lungs soon, that they would have to do something that sounded like that, but other than that, I haven't- sorry.
I remember being told after a surgery (many, many years ago) that if I didn't/couldn't start coughing up the gunk in my lungs soon, that they would have to do something that sounded like that, but other than that, I haven't- sorry.
I remember being told after a surgery (many, many years ago) that if I didn't/couldn't start coughing up the gunk in my lungs soon, that they would have to do something that sounded like that, but other than that, I haven't- sorry.
I remember being told after a surgery (many, many years ago) that if I didn't/couldn't start coughing up the gunk in my lungs soon, that they would have to do something that sounded like that, but other than that, I haven't- sorry.
I had a bronch done once before I was transplanted and they did something to that effect. I had a reason for the broncoscopy though - I had a partial lung collapse in 2005 that was caused by a blockage of mucus in my lung. I had the bronch, they removed the blockage and while they were in there they sucked out a bunch of crud that was in some different areas.
I also had this done or have this done frequently now that I am post transplant. For different reasons though - with the new lungs I don't get the sensation to cough as I used to - only my upper airways give that sensation. They do the bronchs now to make sure everything looks okay and to help keep the new lungs clean if there is anything in there that I haven't been able to clear on my own.
Typically there is a reason for the bronch - I do not think that they prefer to do them if just to clean you out, but I may be wrong. I would ask your doc why exactly they are wanting to do it and what they hope to gain from it.
From my experience I was sore for a few days afterwards but overall fine. Also it is not uncommon to have a sore throat and to possible cough up some blood or blood streaked sputum afterwards - depending on how involved the bronch and "cleaning" gets.
I had a bronch done once before I was transplanted and they did something to that effect. I had a reason for the broncoscopy though - I had a partial lung collapse in 2005 that was caused by a blockage of mucus in my lung. I had the bronch, they removed the blockage and while they were in there they sucked out a bunch of crud that was in some different areas.
I also had this done or have this done frequently now that I am post transplant. For different reasons though - with the new lungs I don't get the sensation to cough as I used to - only my upper airways give that sensation. They do the bronchs now to make sure everything looks okay and to help keep the new lungs clean if there is anything in there that I haven't been able to clear on my own.
Typically there is a reason for the bronch - I do not think that they prefer to do them if just to clean you out, but I may be wrong. I would ask your doc why exactly they are wanting to do it and what they hope to gain from it.
From my experience I was sore for a few days afterwards but overall fine. Also it is not uncommon to have a sore throat and to possible cough up some blood or blood streaked sputum afterwards - depending on how involved the bronch and "cleaning" gets.
I had a bronch done once before I was transplanted and they did something to that effect. I had a reason for the broncoscopy though - I had a partial lung collapse in 2005 that was caused by a blockage of mucus in my lung. I had the bronch, they removed the blockage and while they were in there they sucked out a bunch of crud that was in some different areas.
I also had this done or have this done frequently now that I am post transplant. For different reasons though - with the new lungs I don't get the sensation to cough as I used to - only my upper airways give that sensation. They do the bronchs now to make sure everything looks okay and to help keep the new lungs clean if there is anything in there that I haven't been able to clear on my own.
Typically there is a reason for the bronch - I do not think that they prefer to do them if just to clean you out, but I may be wrong. I would ask your doc why exactly they are wanting to do it and what they hope to gain from it.
From my experience I was sore for a few days afterwards but overall fine. Also it is not uncommon to have a sore throat and to possible cough up some blood or blood streaked sputum afterwards - depending on how involved the bronch and "cleaning" gets.
I had a bronch done once before I was transplanted and they did something to that effect. I had a reason for the broncoscopy though - I had a partial lung collapse in 2005 that was caused by a blockage of mucus in my lung. I had the bronch, they removed the blockage and while they were in there they sucked out a bunch of crud that was in some different areas.
I also had this done or have this done frequently now that I am post transplant. For different reasons though - with the new lungs I don't get the sensation to cough as I used to - only my upper airways give that sensation. They do the bronchs now to make sure everything looks okay and to help keep the new lungs clean if there is anything in there that I haven't been able to clear on my own.
Typically there is a reason for the bronch - I do not think that they prefer to do them if just to clean you out, but I may be wrong. I would ask your doc why exactly they are wanting to do it and what they hope to gain from it.
From my experience I was sore for a few days afterwards but overall fine. Also it is not uncommon to have a sore throat and to possible cough up some blood or blood streaked sputum afterwards - depending on how involved the bronch and "cleaning" gets.
I had a bronch done once before I was transplanted and they did something to that effect. I had a reason for the broncoscopy though - I had a partial lung collapse in 2005 that was caused by a blockage of mucus in my lung. I had the bronch, they removed the blockage and while they were in there they sucked out a bunch of crud that was in some different areas.
I also had this done or have this done frequently now that I am post transplant. For different reasons though - with the new lungs I don't get the sensation to cough as I used to - only my upper airways give that sensation. They do the bronchs now to make sure everything looks okay and to help keep the new lungs clean if there is anything in there that I haven't been able to clear on my own.
Typically there is a reason for the bronch - I do not think that they prefer to do them if just to clean you out, but I may be wrong. I would ask your doc why exactly they are wanting to do it and what they hope to gain from it.
From my experience I was sore for a few days afterwards but overall fine. Also it is not uncommon to have a sore throat and to possible cough up some blood or blood streaked sputum afterwards - depending on how involved the bronch and "cleaning" gets.
This sounds alot like a theraputic bronchoscopy with lavage. I have had them done before, they essentially give you a sedative and numb your lungs with lidocaine (doc will either have you neb it or give it via the bronch scope). The doc then goes down and lavages your lungs and then suctions the goop out of your lungs. I had them done because my infections were out of control and no amount of antibiotic was clearing them. It did help and I felt better. The plugs that were behind the stuff that they removed came up. I hope that this helps, hugs Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
This sounds alot like a theraputic bronchoscopy with lavage. I have had them done before, they essentially give you a sedative and numb your lungs with lidocaine (doc will either have you neb it or give it via the bronch scope). The doc then goes down and lavages your lungs and then suctions the goop out of your lungs. I had them done because my infections were out of control and no amount of antibiotic was clearing them. It did help and I felt better. The plugs that were behind the stuff that they removed came up. I hope that this helps, hugs Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
This sounds alot like a theraputic bronchoscopy with lavage. I have had them done before, they essentially give you a sedative and numb your lungs with lidocaine (doc will either have you neb it or give it via the bronch scope). The doc then goes down and lavages your lungs and then suctions the goop out of your lungs. I had them done because my infections were out of control and no amount of antibiotic was clearing them. It did help and I felt better. The plugs that were behind the stuff that they removed came up. I hope that this helps, hugs Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
This sounds alot like a theraputic bronchoscopy with lavage. I have had them done before, they essentially give you a sedative and numb your lungs with lidocaine (doc will either have you neb it or give it via the bronch scope). The doc then goes down and lavages your lungs and then suctions the goop out of your lungs. I had them done because my infections were out of control and no amount of antibiotic was clearing them. It did help and I felt better. The plugs that were behind the stuff that they removed came up. I hope that this helps, hugs Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
This sounds alot like a theraputic bronchoscopy with lavage. I have had them done before, they essentially give you a sedative and numb your lungs with lidocaine (doc will either have you neb it or give it via the bronch scope). The doc then goes down and lavages your lungs and then suctions the goop out of your lungs. I had them done because my infections were out of control and no amount of antibiotic was clearing them. It did help and I felt better. The plugs that were behind the stuff that they removed came up. I hope that this helps, hugs Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I know that my docs discussed doing it once also. I think the main reason docs try NOT to do this prodedure is the potential for harm (you can cause a major bleed, puncture the lung etc), and they generally try to avoid using a sedative with CF patients. On the other hand, what cepaciagal describes sounds kinda cool -- I'd like to rota router my lungs and get those plugs out! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I know that my docs discussed doing it once also. I think the main reason docs try NOT to do this prodedure is the potential for harm (you can cause a major bleed, puncture the lung etc), and they generally try to avoid using a sedative with CF patients. On the other hand, what cepaciagal describes sounds kinda cool -- I'd like to rota router my lungs and get those plugs out! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I know that my docs discussed doing it once also. I think the main reason docs try NOT to do this prodedure is the potential for harm (you can cause a major bleed, puncture the lung etc), and they generally try to avoid using a sedative with CF patients. On the other hand, what cepaciagal describes sounds kinda cool -- I'd like to rota router my lungs and get those plugs out! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I know that my docs discussed doing it once also. I think the main reason docs try NOT to do this prodedure is the potential for harm (you can cause a major bleed, puncture the lung etc), and they generally try to avoid using a sedative with CF patients. On the other hand, what cepaciagal describes sounds kinda cool -- I'd like to rota router my lungs and get those plugs out! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
I know that my docs discussed doing it once also. I think the main reason docs try NOT to do this prodedure is the potential for harm (you can cause a major bleed, puncture the lung etc), and they generally try to avoid using a sedative with CF patients. On the other hand, what cepaciagal describes sounds kinda cool -- I'd like to rota router my lungs and get those plugs out! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
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