“Can you do bronchoscopy without general anesthesia?”

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“Can you do bronchoscopy without general anesthesia?”

I will have a bronchoscopy. Can you do bronchoscopy without general anesthesia?

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**Dr. Winston Homas** Anesthesiologist Cleveland, OH · Accepted Answer

Dr. Winston Homas Anesthesiologist Cleveland, OH

Yes.

**Michael Panger** Anesthesiologist Charleston, West Virginia · Accepted Answer

Michael Panger Anesthesiologist Charleston, West Virginia

It would be very uncomfortable and difficult.

**Rodney Wayne Steinbach** Respiratory Therapist Houston, TX · Accepted Answer

Rodney Wayne Steinbach Respiratory Therapist Houston, TX

Normally, you get a little sedation, where you are in a twilight phase and can still obey commands. It is normally a very simple procedure.