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Anyone's child had a bronchoscopy?


Clare11

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The paediatric consultant at Kings has suggested that my two and a half year old have a bronchoscopy to investigate ongoing chest infections.


I've read the paperwork and feel a little uneasy about the procedure, flushing the lung, and the pH test they want to leave in overnight as a tube down his throat. Not to mention him having a general anaesthetic.


Just thought I'd ask if anyone else has had experience of this procedure on their toddler. How was it? How did the child react, cope. Kings are brilliant, but it's a big step having a general etc.


We have a pre operative assessment next week and I'll be asking questions, but just thought if anyone has an experience they'd like to share.

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Have looked after children pre / post bronchoscopy & during a ph study. They are 'minor' procedures (to the nurses & dr's - v frightening to parents!).

Would guess they'll have a GA for the bronchoscopy, so the worst bits will be being nil by mouth pre procedure. & possibly having a bit of a sore throat following (relieved by being ae to drink again/simple analgesia). The ph study probe goes up the nose & down the back of the throat so can feel funny at first, but once in place doesn't cause ongoing irritation & with lots of distracting play, they soon forget it's there & can eat/ drink as normal.


Hope this helps x

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