Whole lung lavage
Whole lung lavage (WLL) is a very specific procedure that uses saline (salt water) solution to “wash out” the lungs. It is sometimes called lung washing. It is used to physically remove the silica sand from the affected lungs. See also
 Asbestosis
 Asthma
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
 COVID-19
 Lung cancer
 Mesothelioma
 Pneumoconiosis
 Silicosis

References

Diagnostic pulmonology
Respiratory system procedures