Rhinopharyngoscopy

Rhinopharyngoscopy: what is it and how is it performed?

Rhinopharyngoscopy is a medical procedure that is used to examine the nasopharynx and larynx. It is carried out using a special instrument - a rhinopharyngoscope, which is a flexible tube with a camera and a lighting device at the end.

The nasopharyngoscopy procedure is usually performed in an ENT doctor's office or in the diagnostic department of a hospital. The patient is asked to sit in a chair or lie on a couch, after which the doctor inserts a nasopharyngoscope through the nose or mouth and gently moves it down the throat.

During nasopharyngoscopy, the doctor can assess the condition of the mucous membrane of the nasopharynx and larynx, detect the presence of tumors, inflammatory processes, foreign bodies and other pathological changes. In addition, nasopharyngoscopy may be used to perform a biopsy (removing tissue material for analysis) or to perform medical procedures such as removing polyps or catheterizing the tear ducts.

Carrying out nasopharyngoscopy may cause some discomfort and pressure in the pharynx, but usually the procedure is not painful and takes no more than 10-15 minutes.

Rhinopharyngoscopy is an important method for diagnosing and treating diseases of the nasopharynx and larynx. If you have symptoms such as nasal breathing problems, throat irritation, wheezing or other breathing problems, be sure to contact your ENT doctor for a consultation and, if necessary, a nasopharyngoscopy.

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