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… Sputum Culture On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … to your lungs. You will get medicine that numbs your throat and nose so you do not feel pain from the … types of harmless bacteria. These include some types of strep ( Streptococcus ) and staph ( Staphylococcus ). The …
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… Sleep Studies On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … your stages of sleep. The two main types of sleep are non–rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). … or extra oxygen. This increases the air pressure in your throat so your airway is more open when you breathe in. When …
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… Laryngoscopy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Laryngoscopy is an examination that lets your doctor look at the back of your throat, your voice box (larynx) , and vocal cords with a …
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… Transesophageal Echocardiogram On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How to Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A transesophageal echocardiogram is a test to … the test. The doctor puts a small, flexible tube into your throat and guides it to the esophagus. This is the tube that …
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… Retrograde Cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An endoscopic retrograde … scope is put through the mouth and gently moved down the throat. It goes through your esophagus , stomach, and …
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… Swallowing Study On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A swallowing study is a test that shows what your throat and esophagus do while you swallow. The test uses …
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… Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … of the scope in your mouth and gently moves it down your throat. The scope is a flexible video camera. The doctor …
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… Exercise Electrocardiogram (EKG) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … exercise or activity, such as dizziness; fainting; or rapid, irregular heartbeats (palpitations). Check for a … done may be kept cool for comfort, since you will warm up rapidly when you begin to exercise. The blood pressure cuff …
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… Laparoscopy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Laparoscopy (say "lap-uh-ROSS-kuh-pee") is a … and are relaxed or asleep. An airway will be placed in your throat to help you breathe if you get general anesthesia. A …
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… Sputum Cytology On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Sputum cytology examines a sample of sputum … bronchoscopy , which uses a bronchoscope to look at the throat and airway. Why It Is Done Sputum cytology is done to …
