Patient's question:
Coughing for a long time now, the diagnosis suggests performing a bronchoscopy. Can a chest X-ray also reveal whether there are any foreign objects or something? Is it very unsafe for a 2-year-old baby to undergo this bronchoscopy examination?Doctor's answer:
Considering the cough caused by drug-resistant bacteria, it can be treated through medication. Rest is important. It is recommended to conduct a sputum culture and drug sensitivity test, a tuberculin skin test, and mycoplasma detection to further identify the cause. Medications that can be used include azithromycin granules and Feilike Heji. If there is foreign material inhaled into the urethra, a bronchoscopy must be performed to remove the foreign object, otherwise severe consequences may occur again. If the chest X-ray reveals foreign material, a bronchoscopy should also be performed to remove it.