Examination of the Larynx and Pharynx


http://... of the larynx and pharynx is an essential part of a complete head and neck examination. Although the location of these structures often precludes direct visualization, simple techniques can be used to evaluate them in the clinical setting.Indirect laryngoscopy can be performed with either a simple dental mirror or a flexible fiberoptic endoscope. The procedure can be performed when patients are awake, and it is usually well tolerated. Laryngoscopy can identify a wide variety of disorders— acute or chronic, benign or malignant.
Common indications for laryngoscopy include chronic cough, laryngotracheal dyspnea,
dysphonia, voice changes, chronic throat pain, persistent otalgia, swallowing problems, dysphagia, and symptoms of aspiration. Laryngoscopy can be used to elucidate the anatomic location of the problem and, in some cases, the cause.
1.-Patients who are at high risk for head and neck cancer benefit from screening examinations with indirect mirror laryngoscopy or flexible endoscopic laryngoscopy.
Any adult patient with ear pain, hoarseness, or a sore throat that lasts longer than 2 weeks should have a complete laryngopharyngeal examination because of the possibility of cancer.
2.-Patients with a history of long-term tobacco and alcohol use merit special attention and require careful examination.
Laryngoscopy is also important for evaluating patients with a difficult airway.
This examination can be performed in emergency departments when timely airway control is imperative. Patients presenting with angioedema, uncontrolled epistaxis,cervicofacial trauma, stridor, or suspected ingestion of a foreign body should be examined by laryngoscopy to evaluate the presenting problem and to rule out an airway compromise.
Finally, laryngoscopy may also be useful in the diagnosis of various diseases, such as gastroesophageal reflux, tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, allergy, or neurologic diseases.







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theantirobot (August 9, 2008 at 11:06 pm)
to cover the cost of their government mandated malpractice insurance. Unfortunately, doctor patient relationships are compromised by the over reaching arm of the Federal Government. We have third parties paying third parties, when it should be patients paying doctors. American media only pushes for more state control. The left right paradigm is a farce that blinds people from what is really happening in American politics, increasing state control and a consequential hinderance of liberty.
summer4autumn (July 22, 2008 at 8:02 pm)
Why do American doctors charge such high fees to help people? Bunch of pricks...
sindyboru (July 7, 2008 at 2:58 pm)
c'est cool..!!!
Hayley140789 (June 17, 2008 at 1:30 pm)
Very intersting! I have the nasolaryngoscopy every month as I had throat cancer. I think the first time I had it done I was able to see on the screen what was happening but I prefer not being able to see. Haha.

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