CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

RESPIRATORY MEDICINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What diagnostic test provides physicians with a direct look at the lining of the respiratory tract?
A
CPAP
B
Bronchoscopy
C
Pulmonary function tests
D
Chest x-ray
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bronchoscopy is a test to view the airways and diagnose lung disease. It may also be used during the treatment of some lung conditions.

Detailed explanation-2: -A bronchoscope is inserted through the mouth, trachea, and major bronchi into the lung, to look for abnormal areas. A bronchoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. It may also have a cutting tool. Tissue samples may be taken to be checked under a microscope for signs of disease.

Detailed explanation-3: -The visual examination of the bronchi of the lungs by the use of the bronchoscope which may be inserted into the oral or nasal cavities. The larynx, pharynx, and trachea may be visualized as the scope is passed to the bronchi. It may serve other purposes also.

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