Bronchio-pulmonary Biobanking Strengths and Limitations

To obtain a saline wash of the bronchial tree for investigation (correct)

To collect sputum samples for liquid biopsy acquisition

To diagnose lung cancer through biopsy

To induce sputum production in patients with lung malignancies

It increases the 5-year relative survival rate to 53.1%

It eliminates the need for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

It prolongs survival and improves quality of life (correct)

It reduces the rate of new cases globally

Tracheal aspirate

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) (correct)

Non-directed bronchoalveolar lavage (NBL)

Bronchial brushing

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