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That sounds like a really stressful situation, and it's completely understandable to feel anxious about having a camera procedure done on your lung. The procedure you're describing is called a bronchoscopy, where a flexible tube with a camera is used to look inside your airways and lungs.

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That sounds like a really stressful situation, and it's completely understandable to feel anxious about having a camera procedure done on your lung. The procedure you're describing is called a bronchoscopy, where a flexible tube with a camera is used to look inside your airways and lungs.

Having PBC means your immune system is already working differently, which can sometimes make the body more vulnerable to certain infections, including fungal ones like mold (often called a fungal infection or aspergillosis).

Here are a few things worth knowing going into this:

- Let your medical team know you have PBC and any medications you're currently taking, as some treatments can interact with antifungal medications
- Ask your doctor how your liver health may affect treatment options for the fungal infection
- Bronchoscopy is generally a safe procedure, but recovery and medication choices may need to be tailored to your liver condition

It's really important that your liver specialist (hepatologist) and the doctor managing your lung issue are communicating with each other, so your PBC is factored into any treatment plan.

Wishing you a smooth procedure and some clear answers soon. 💛

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