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Doctors may use rigid bronchoscopy to remove an airway obstruction, blood clot, or mucus. The procedure can cause complications, such as trauma to the teeth or low oxygen levels.

According to Mayo clinic, bronchoscopy is a procedure that lets doctors look at your lungs and air passages. It’s usually performed by a doctor who specializes in lung disorders (a pulmonologist).