Obstruction of the Airway

Obstruction of airway

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These pictures show a tumor in the windpipe (trachea) that is blocking air flow to and from the lungs. Bronchoscopy may be done to find the tumor and remove a piece of it for biopsy to determine if it is cancer. Some tumors also can be removed during bronchoscopy.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerRobert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM - Pulmonology
Last RevisedOctober 24, 2012
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: October 24, 2012
Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Robert L. Cowie, MB, FCP(SA), MD, MSc, MFOM - Pulmonology

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