What Procedure Is Performed by a Pulmonologist to Obtain Organisms

question 2

Multiple Choice

What procedure is performed by a pulmonologist to obtain organisms that may be present deep in the lung in patients with pneumonia?

• A)Sputum induction with hypotonic nebulized solution
• B)Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
• C)Tracheal intubation with lavage
• D)All of the above

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