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Lung Biopsy

Patient Preparation Before the biopsy
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Patient consent for the procedure is obtained.
The patient should be on nil oral for a period of 12 hours before the biopsy.
Sometimes medications may be prescribed to dry up secretions in the mouth and airways.
Avoid eating and drinking 12 hours before the biopsy test
You should not cough during the biopsy procedure.
Breathing tube may be inserted in to your windpipe to allow proper breathing during the biopsy procedure.
Local anesthesia is injected into the site of the biopsy.
You will be asked to sit in a relaxed position with your arms resting forward on a table.

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