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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I developed autophony after sinus surgery. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had a sinus problem and got cleared before two months. Now, I have been suffering from autophony in one ear for the past two months after the sinus surgery. I used to clench my jaw a lot during sinus issue and there is some jaw pain. All my audiometry and pressure tests are normal. Also... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Autophony can be due to the patulous Eustachian tube. It is more common in female, hyperthyroidism, sudden weight loss, post pregnancy, etc. Since you had a sinus infection, it could have masked eustachian tube and you were not having this problem. Ringing sound (not aut... Read Full »
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