What are the precautions after bronchoscopy

Any disease in the body needs to be treated. When necessary, it is necessary to diagnose the disease through examination, which is convenient for treatment. For diseases on the trachea, it is best to perform bronchoscopy in time. This method of examination also has certain risks. Through this examination, it can effectively see whether there is a lesion, and attention should be paid to the subsequent maintenance. So what are the precautions after the bronchoscopy?

First, what are the precautions after bronchoscopy? After fiberoptic bronchoscopy, the patient should rest and observe for half an hour before leaving the examination room. After the operation, nasopharyngeal discomfort, pain, hoarseness, fever, blood in sputum, etc. may occur, which can heal in a short time or within a few days.

Second, it is best to ensure that the patient does not eat within 2 hours after surgery, as the function of the glottis has not yet recovered after anesthesia, so as to avoid choking and coughing that may cause inhalation infection. After the examination, due to the effect of anesthetics, there will be varying degrees of foreign body sensation in the throat, which will disappear on its own after 1 to 2 hours. Try to avoid coughing hard to avoid bleeding at the brushing or biopsy site.

Third, this type of examination has no adverse effects on the human body’s diet, so there are no special restrictions on food. Considering the possible existence of respiratory system problems, it is recommended to pay attention to the daily consumption of eggs, lean meat, soy products, etc., and supplement amino acids and trace elements that participate in the synthesis of the body's own immune cells.

Fourth, do not eat or drink water within two hours after bronchoscopy to prevent aspiration of food; speak less within half an hour after bronchoscopy, and the glottis and laryngopharynx need sufficient rest. If sore throat or hoarseness occurs, local nebulization treatment can be performed; after bronchoscopy, closely observe the patient's cough and sputum. If a small amount of blood-streaked sputum is present, no special treatment is required. If a large amount of hemoptysis occurs, the doctor should be notified immediately for timely disposal.

What are the precautions after bronchoscopy? Pay attention to rest after the examination. The patient should strictly rest in bed and avoid strenuous activities. After bronchoscopy, to prevent complications of anesthetics, including symptoms such as aspiration or choking, the patient should not eat within two hours. Patients undergoing bronchoscopic biopsy are generally required to lie on the affected side. A small number of patients will experience hemoptysis after surgery. If the amount of blood is large, it will enter the normal bronchi and cause the risk of suffocation. Therefore, patients are required to lie on the affected side after surgery.