Lung Nodule Biopsy: Is a broncoscopy painful?

No, they probably will put you out for the bronchoscopy. It’s not painful.

@dawnie7
Hello, my son who had cancer had this procedure. He was sedated. It wasn't painful. But you could have soreness in your throat and minimal bleeding. Not everyone will have the same outcome. My son had a very small amount of bleeding. But it subsided in a few hours. And no issues afterwards. The doctor will give you instructions for your followup care. Take care, wishing you all the best.

@annben Thank you for the information. I plan to call my pulmonologist and see if I am getting anesthesia or not.

Does anyone with nodules have chest pain? I was told the nodules don't cause chest pain. My pain is not anxiety or heart issues. I spent the night in the hospital to check out my heart.

It’s completely normal to feel scared. A bronchoscopy is usually not painful, most people are given sedation and a numbing medicine, so you may feel pressure or mild discomfort but not pain. It’s okay to tell your doctor you’re anxious, they can make sure you’re comfortable.

@waltermiller Thank you for the information.

I have had many of these. Other than a mild sore throat afterward, I have not experienced pain.

I too had a biopsy by bronchoscopy and it was not painful at all. I didn’t feel anything and no issues after. Good luck and keep positive. It helps.

I had a robotic procedure and was anesthetized. I had little discomfort after.