Clinical Indications

A foreign object is swallowed or aspirated into the air passages of the bronchial tree

• Aspiration

• Atelectasis

• Bronchiectasis

• Bronchitis

Collapse of all or part of a lung, resulting from obstruction of a bronchus or a puncture/blowout of an air passageway

• Aspiration

• Atelectasis

• Bronchiectasis

• Bronchitis

Irreversible dilation of the bronchi or bronchioles, usually resulting from repeated pulmonary infections or obstruction. The bronchial walls become destroyed and chronically inflamed, leading to increased mucus production, chronic cough, and expectoration (coughing up sputum)

• Aspiration

• Atelectasis

• Bronchiectasis

• Bronchitis

An acute or chronic condition in which excessive mucus is secreted into the bronchi, causing cough and shortness of breath. The primary cause is cigarette smoking.

• Aspiration

• Atelectasis

• Bronchiectasis

• Bronchitis

Persistent airway obstruction causing difficulty in emptying air from the lungs. Often caused by emphysema or chronic bronchitis (commonly due to smoking). Asthma may also be considered a form of this.

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Dyspnea

• Emphysema

Common inherited disease in which heavy mucus secretions progressively clog the bronchi and bronchioles.

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Dyspnea

• Emphysema

Condition of shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Commonly caused by physical exertion, lung or airway obstruction/restriction, or pulmonary edema related to cardiac conditions.

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Dyspnea

• Emphysema

Irreversible chronic lung disease where alveolar air spaces enlarge due to wall destruction and loss of elasticity. Expelled air is limited during expiration, causing labored breathing and impaired gas exchange. Common causes include smoking and long-term dust inhalation.

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Dyspnea

• Emphysema

Bacterial infection of the epiglottis, most common in children aged 2 to 5 but can also affect adults. A serious condition that can rapidly become fatal due to airway blockage from swelling.

• Epiglottitis

• Benign Lung Neoplasm

• Malignant Lung Neoplasm

• Occupational Lung Disease (Pneumoconiosis)

Hamartoma is the most common benign pulmonary mass, typically found in the peripheral regions of the lungs.

• Epiglottitis

• Benign Lung Neoplasm

• Malignant Lung Neoplasm

• Occupational Lung Disease (Pneumoconiosis)