Endoscopy of ENT organs
Endoscopy of ENT organs or ENT endoscopy is a therapeutic and diagnostic manipulation (procedure) that allows examination and treatment of ENT organs at a qualitatively new level, compared to traditional methods, and is currently considered the “gold standard” in medical practice .
ENT endoscopy – examination of the internal surfaces of the ENT organs: external auditory canal, oral cavity and oropharynx and nasal cavity by introducing endoscopes with different viewing angles, carrying out therapeutic and surgical manipulations.
This manipulation, aimed at examining the ENT organs, is non-invasive (low-traumatic) and practically harmless.
For example, for children whose adenoids are hypertrophied, instead of X-ray examinations of the nasopharynx, which are far from harmless, a visual examination is used using a 4mm video endoscope, which allows one to obtain a high-quality color image that is much more informative than an x-ray.
Benefits of ENT endoscopy
- The endoscopy procedure is painless and takes only a few minutes;
- an alternative to x-rays performed to assess the extent of the disease;
- absence of harmful radiation;
- reveals pathology that is not visible during a regular ENT examination (examination of the vocal cords, for example…);
- the doctor can visually assess the degree of actual inflammation;
- Using an endoscope, you can monitor the effectiveness of treatment after any period of time and, if necessary, adjust prescriptions.
It should be noted that all received photo and video materials can be easily saved on a computer, in chronological order, which in turn makes it possible to dynamically observe the course of the disease and carry out treatment with the greatest effectiveness.
The Prima Medica medical center offers fast and painless endoscopy of ENT organs in comfortable conditions. If necessary, the examination is carried out under local anesthesia, which significantly reduces discomfort, including suppressing the gag reflex. The examination is carried out by an ENT doctor accompanied by a nurse.
When is ENT endoscopy necessary?
You should know that consultation with an otolaryngologist using endoscopy is necessary for the following symptoms:
- nasal congestion and difficulty in nasal breathing;
- dependence on vasoconstrictor drops;
- nasal discharge;
- accumulation of mucus in the nasopharynx;
- headaches, pain in the eyes, nose, face;
- weakening of the sense of smell;
- itching, pain, or noise in the ear;
- discharge from the ear;
- hearing loss;
- pain, discomfort, soreness or “lump” in the throat;
- bad breath;
- plugs in the tonsils;
- the appearance of hoarseness, hoarseness;
- foreign objects in the nose, ears, throat;
- nosebleeds;
- snore