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During this test a thin fibreoptic tube is inserted into your breathing tubes, through the nose, to view the tubes. A biopsy (small sample of tissue) may be taken to help the doctor make a diagnosis. It is usually undertaken under local anaesthetic. You may be given medicine to make you sleepy and relaxed.  A specialist doctor does this procedure in an operating theatre environment.