What portion of the airway are bronchial washings generally obtained?
a. The large airways
b. Either of the upper lobes
c. Either of the lower lobes
d. The lowest portion of the airways possible
ANS: A
Unlike BAL, bronchial washings are obtained from the large airways.
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