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Rhinolaryngoscopy
Inpatient and out patient allergy and Immunology consultations
We will examine your ears, nose and throat as a part of the routine examination. Sometimes areas of the nose and throat are out of the reach of our regular exam tools. In these cases, we may employ the use of a thin, fiberoptic camera (rhinolaryngoscope) to evaluate all of your nasal cavity, throat and larynx. The goal of this procedure is to look for evidence of sinus disease, nasal polyps or enlarged adenoids. We first prepare the nose with a decongestant and mild topical anesthetic. Once your upper airway is fully opened and numb, we insert the tip of the scope into the nostril to view the upper airway anatomy. This procedure takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Our patients generally describe only mild discomfort during this procedure. |
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