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7. Diagnosing Lung Nodules: Bronchoscopy

Needle biopsies may not be possible for smaller lung nodules or masses in certain parts of the lung. A bronchoscopy is a more suitable method for testing nodules that are accessible through the breathing tubes. During this procedure, a doctor inserts a flexible tube into the mouth or nose and feeds it through the windpipe and into the airway.

10 Steps for Identifying and Treating Pulmonary Nodules sudok1 / Getty Images

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