Does the inhalation of a 1% L-menthol solution in the premedication of fiberoptic bronchoscopy affect coughing and the sensation of dyspnea?
The inhalation of 1% l-menthol did not enhance the tolerability of the FB. However, l-menthol induced a significant increase of the PEF immediately after inhalation. Finally sensation of dyspnea was decreased in both groups at the day post FB.
Blind bar removal in patients with previously complicated Nuss procedure seems safe and no other interventions (videothoracoscopy, subxiphoid incision, etc.) during bar removal seem to be necessary.