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Tracheostomy or bronchoscopy?
My father got bilateral stroke, he is unable to spit out phelgm which is struck below throat that may be worsened in future. Doctor suggest me tracheostomy for avg 2-3 month. I m thinking about non invasive bronchoscopy 2-3 times in month as per need.
I dont know much abt it.. Pls suggest me
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Open a private online consult for a detailed analysis and to suggest you further management plan
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Needed detailed history, do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. Raj Kumar
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23 yrs exp
Delhi
Tracheostomy
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Then if required Bronchoscopy
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Discuss case with Pulmonologist and Intensivist.
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