Bronchial Brushing and Diagnosis of Pulmonary Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infection

Conclusion: Additional bronchial brushing increased the NTM culture-positive rate by only 4.3% (3/69), as compared with bronchial washing alone. Thus, the usefulness of brushing appears to be limited.Respiration
Source: Respiration - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research