Warning-sign checks
Bronchoscopy: when to get help
Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911Call emergency services for severe difficulty breathing, fainting, blue or grey lips, severe chest pain, or coughing up a large amount of blood.
Do not drive yourself in an emergency.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
- Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
- Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
- Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
- Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
- Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
- Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
- Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
- Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen todaySeek urgent medical advice if you develop:
- Increasing shortness of breath
- New or worsening chest pain
- Fever or chills
- Increasing blood in your mucus
- Persistent vomiting or difficulty swallowing
- Symptoms that worsen instead of settling
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointmentContact the bronchoscopy service for routine questions about medicines, mild throat discomfort, work, diet, or results.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Bronchoscopy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.