title: Office procedures. Nasopharyngoscopy.
abstract: Patients who present to clinicians with complaints referable to the upper airway often benefit from careful visualization of the nasopharyngeal structures. The purpose of nasopharyngoscopy is to examine the pertinent structures of the upper airway. The patient benefits from a more accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapy. Flexible nasopharyngoscopy provides a valuable tool that primary care physicians can use effectively in the care of their patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina 27858-4354, USA.
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Patton
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009819:Office Visits; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*