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Medical Conditions - Nasopharyngoscopy

Nasopharyngoscopy is also called fiberoptic laryngoscopy. It is done to examine the nose, throat, and airways. It is performed using a flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscope, which is inserted into the nose to examine it. It diagnosis the abnormalities in the nasopharyngeal area. It is used in conditions of chronic sinusitis, nasal congestion, nasal tumors, nasal obstruction, and epistaxis. Local anesthesia is sprayed into the nose to perform the procedure. Sometimes, suction apparatus with forceps are used to clear the problem in the nose.

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