What is a Nasolaryngoscopy? A Nasolaryngoscopy is a medical procedure that allows visualization of the inside of the upper respiratory tract (nasal structures, turbinates, pharynx, larynx, epiglottis, vocal cords) using a flexible tube called a video laryngoscope. This tube has a camera and a light source at its tip, allowing visualization of the anatomical areas under study through video and photographic capture. The procedure is performed for diagnostic purposes to detect congenital, traumatic, vascular, or tumorous abnormalities.
Nasolaryngoscopy is a minimally invasive, painless procedure that allows visualization of the inside of the upper respiratory tract. It is performed with the patient awake and active, applying a local anesthetic spray inside the nose.
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The patient should not have any alterations in their state of consciousness or cognitive abilities because the procedure is performed with the patient awake, active, and interacting with the specialist.
The procedure is performed by an ENT specialist, who, along with the nursing staff, places the patient in a comfortable chair and explains the procedure. Subsequently, local anesthetic spray is applied inside the nose and left to act for a few minutes before starting the study.
The professional advances the Nasolaryngoscopy equipment through one nostril while explaining the anatomical areas reviewed and the findings to the patient, then asks him to pronounce some special sounds such as vowels, to allow the movement of the vocal cords and thus review their anatomy.
During the examination, the patient can breathe normally, swallow saliva, and cough if desired.
The examination lasts 5 to 10 minutes, although it may vary depending on the findings in the patient.
The results of the procedure consist of photo-type images and a reading by the specialist, which are delivered through our website no later than 30 minutes after the appointment has ended.
Nasolaryngoscopy can be performed on patients who present with any of these symptoms:
- Sleep apnea
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Odynophagia (painful swallowing)
- Epistaxis (nosebleed)
- Tonsil hypertrophy
- Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- Suspected nasal, oropharyngeal, and laryngeal cancer
- Rhinosinusitis
- Subglottic stenosis
- Eustachian tube evaluation
- Post-surgical control of surgeries.
- Deviated nasal septum
- Snoring
- Attend after fasting for 2 hours.
- Do not chew gum or smoke before the procedure.
- Do not stop taking medications you regularly take for previously diagnosed illnesses.
- If the indication is bleeding or epistaxis, do not take anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Videorrinolaringoscopio flexible – SEESHEEN
- This high-resolution image processing monitor uses color-distinction technology to produce high-quality, clear, and sharp images. It features advanced processing capabilities and a user-friendly interface for efficient workflow.
- Equipment made of high-quality, waterproof material for medical procedures, which has the characteristic of gradual flexibility in the insertion tube, which increases or decreases gradually through the control exerted by the operator during insertion.
- High intensity light source for adequate illumination of study areas.
- Equipment with high-resolution camera for capturing video and photo-type images.