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ABOUT

TRACHEAL/BRONCHIAL WASH

A lower airway washing procedure may be recommended for patients with respiratory disease. Samples are collected to analyze for infection and to guide anti-microbial therapy. Cytology analysis is also typically performed by a veterinary pathologist to help to identify the cause for the respiratory symptoms. 

This procedure requires heavy sedation or anesthesia and is often coupled with a bronchoscopy procedure. 

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