Flexible nasolaryngoscopy. A low-risk, high-yield procedure.
Flexible nasolaryngoscopy can be a valuable tool in the primary care physician's office. It is nearly painless for the patient and can yield valuable information about common patient complaints. The equipment is relatively inexpensive, and its use can be easily learned. The procedure is also well tolerated by patients. With proper patient selection, it can clarify otherwise confusing causes of nasopharyngeal or laryngeal disease.
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Family Practice Residency Program, University of Wyoming School of Medicine, Casper 82601, USA.
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D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D005194:Family Practice; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007828:Laryngoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D009302:Nasopharyngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*