Two different methods of lidocaine inhalation before diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy: effects on post-bronchoscopy respiratory symptoms

Background/aim: Use of topical anesthesia before flexible bronchoscopy for the evaluation of the upper airways prevents cough and stridor during and after the procedure while reducing the need for sedation. In practice, lidocaine is the medication of choice before bronchoscopy. There various types o...

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