How to do laryngoscopy, is it uncomfortable, is it done from the nose

How to do laryngoscopy, is it uncomfortable, is it done from the nose
 

Laryngoscopy includes direct laryngoscope, fiber laryngoscope, and indirect laryngoscope, and there are individual differences in operation methods due to different methods. Generally, the degree of discomfort depends on the individual, and laryngoscopy is not done from the nose, but from the throat.
 

1. Direct laryngoscopy. The main use of rigid laryngoscope, a professional doctor will extend it into the deep mouth of the patient, try to place the oral cavity and larynx in a line, which is conducive to the doctor's observation to understand the subtle changes of the mucosa of the vocal cords of the examinee.
 

2. Fiber laryngoscope. The main thing is to use a small and soft laryngoscope, which is inserted through the nostril on one side and through the mouth, so that the patient's upper airway morphology and lesions can be completely observed on the screen. It has the advantages of high accuracy, convenient operation and low pain, and plays an important role in the early detection and diagnosis of laryngeal malignant tumors.

3. Indirect laryngoscopy. This examination method mainly uses a piece of sterile gauze to pull the patient's tongue, and then the professional doctor indirectly places the laryngoscope in the oropharynx with the help of a lamp head to observe the larynx, which is a more commonly used and simple examination method in clinical practice.