Lidocaine | ||
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Syringe (n = 30) | Nebulizer (n = 30) | |
Indications for bronchoscopy, n (%) | ||
Lung cancer | 7 (23.3) | 12 (40) |
Interstitial lung disease | 12 (40) | 5 (16.6) |
Unexplained pulmonary opacities | 6 (20) | 4 (13.3) |
Hemoptysis | 2 (6.7) | 3 (10) |
Other | 3 (10) | 6 (20) |
Diagnostic interventions, n (%) | ||
Inspection only | 5 (16.6) | 10 (33.3) |
Broncho-alveolar lavage | 20 (66.6) | 16 (53.3) |
Endobronchial biopsy | 4 (13.3) | 2 (6.7) |
Transbronchial biopsy | 5 (16.6) | 3 (10) |
Bronchial brushing | 0 (0) | 1 (3.3) |