We first note that the civic culture model was essentially based on the surveys in the United States and Great Britain, two stable first-wave democracies of the West. In these two nations, stability and effective performance were considered the overriding concerns of their democratic rule.
A lung biopsy is done to: 1  Diagnose certain lung conditions, such as sarcoidosis or pulmonary fibrosis. 2  In rare cases, a lung biopsy may be done for severe pneumonia, especially if the diagnosis is not clear. 3  Diagnose suspected lung cancer.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: A needle biopsy of the lung is a procedure to remove cells or tissue from your lung. You may have a fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB), or a core needle biopsy (CNB). A FNAB is used to remove cells through a thin needle. CNB uses a thicker needle to remove lung tissue.