If you have asthma, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms: Wheezing - A whistling sound heard when breathing in or out. Coughing - A cough that may not go away and often occurs or worsens at night or early morning. Chest Tightness - Feeling as if something is squeezing or sitting on your chest.
A mediastinoscopy may be performed on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital. The procedure will be performed while you are asleep under general anesthesia. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your doctorâs practices.
Mediastinoscopy is used to examine the area between the lungs called the âmediastinum.â The scope is inserted through an incision above your breastbone. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is used to examine your esophagus and upper intestinal tract. The scope is inserted through your mouth. Ureteroscopy is used to examine your ureter.