Is there anything else I need to know about bronchoscopy and BAL?
In addition to BAL, there are other procedures that can be done during a bronchoscopy. These include:
Sputum culture. Sputum is a thick type of mucus made in your lungs. It is different than spit or saliva. A sputum culture checks for certain types of infections.
Laser therapy or radiation to treat tumors or cancer
Treatment to control bleeding in the lungs
