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How soon can you travel after bronchoscopy with BAL

Lung Health | Last Active: Nov 24, 2024 | Replies (15)
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@maliko

Thanks for your response. I've read your lungs can possibly collapse if you fly too soon after a broncoscopy. I'm assuming because of the pressure changes in the cabin.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Nov 16, 2024

It is best to consult the treating doctor or surgeon after any procedure. I had arthroscopic shoulder surgery and was allowed to fly after 2 weeks - a direct flight under 3 hours. The surgeon would have recommended longer but I am on blood thinner. After hip surgery with a lot of bleeding I was asked to wait 6 weeks because of the risk of blood clots.
Everyone is different and every procedure has different risks.

Have you asked the doctor?

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blm1007blm1007 | @blm1007blm1007 | Nov 22, 2024

I just came across this 'thread' with your post.
I take it this test is still to be performed?
Do you have N95 mask in case you have a 'gut' feeling that you should put one on? As I said, just in case.
Barbara

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