Local anesthetic is sprayed into your mouth. If a general anesthetic is used, you will feel temporary pain when the intravenous solution is started to induce anesthesia. After that, you will not experience pain. You may experience anxiety and discomfort if the test is performed under local anesthesia. Local anesthetic spray may taste unpleasant.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
While you may experience some difficulty breathing during the procedure, your airway won't be blocked. You will receive enough oxygen. Equipment used X-ray machine. Local or general anesthetic. Catheter or bronchoscope.