what is a bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to look at your airway through a thin viewing instrument called a bronchoscope. During a bronchoscopy, your doctor will examine your throat, larynx, trachea, and lower airways.ronchoscopy may be used to: 1  Find the cause of airway problems, such as bleeding, trouble breathing, or a long-term (chronic) cough. 2  Take tissue samples when other tests, such as a chest X-ray or CT scan, show problems with the lung or with lymph nodes in the chest.