Lung Nodule Biopsy: Is a broncoscopy painful?

Posted by dawnie7 @dawnie7, Jan 10 12:13am

Is a broncosopy painful? I had breat cancer 4 years ago. Now I need a biopsy on a nodule in my right lung. I am scared.

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nannybb | @nannybb | Jun 25 10:13am

In reply to @dawnie7 "@annben Thank you for the information. I plan to call my pulmonologist and see if I..." + (show)

@dawnie7 I have never heard of a lung biopsy without being put under. It is a necessity because it is invasive. I think you should tell your doctor about your fears. They gave be a slight sedative before taking me into the O.R. That would relax you before they use the anesthesia and begin the actual biopsy. Maybe your fears lay in what they may find? That would be totally understandable. Blessings on you. 💕

sandyspiroret | @sandyspiroret | Jun 26 12:46pm

I was completely out for my bronchoscopy. I might have been a bit hoarse afterwards but that's all. Please don't be afraid.

heart4wi | @heart4wi | Jun 27 9:56am

Nope. I have had at least a dozen. No pain except a little sore throat afterward.

blue717 | @blue717 | Jul 13 7:14pm

It’s not too bad. Your lung and throat will be a little sore but that’s about it. Eat ice cream after!!!

donnademps | @donnademps | Jul 14 8:35am

A Cannuk here. I had a lung biopsy into my right lower lobe for a large tumour. I was awake and had a bit of a problem during it in terms of pain. I was told everything would be frozen as they went along but that was not helping me. I was feeling too much pain, but told not to talk or move in case I got air into my lung. Afterwards, I was spitting up very large blood pieces. (several times I had to do that). If I have to have another one, I am going to ask for some sedation.