Bronchoscopy No abnormalities visualized No growth in culture specimen Bronchoscope is inserted through the nose or the mouth Observes the condition of the upper airways through the eyepiece Diagnostically to visualize possible tumors, obstruction, secretions, bleeding sites, or foreign objects in the tracheobronchial system To permit the collection of secretions for cytologic and bacteriologic study as well as for assessing tumors Therapeutically to remove foreign objects from the tracheobronchial tree To remove secretions that are obstructing the air passages. To fulgurate and excise lesions Atelectasis Bleeding Foreign objects Infection Lung Cancer Secretions Tuberculosis Tumors Patient distress