Endoscopic Exam of Nose & Throat

Nasal endoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that physicians use to view the inside of the nasal cavity and the entrance to the sinuses. It can be useful in diagnosing conditions such as infections or polyps.

A nasal endoscope is a tube-like instrument that can be rigid or flexible. It is inserted through the nostril after a nasal decongestant or numbing medicine has been sprayed in a patient's nose. The endoscope is unable to enter the sinus cavities themselves, but it is used to examine the sinus openings.
If you need evaluation for nosebleeds, persistent sinus infections, problems breathing through the nose or nasal polyps, this procedure may be done in the office.

Endoscopic exam of the throat is done by passing a flexible viewing-tube through the nose into the back of the throat. It allows examination of the throat and voice box in action (during speaking, breathing or swallowing).
If you need evaluation for cough, hoarseness, swallowing problems or acid reflux disease, this procedure may be done in the office.