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What laryngoscopy is performed when a physician uses a tongue depressor to hold the tongue down and view the epiglottis with a mirror?
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Indirect laryngoscopy uses a mirror to view the epiglottis.
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What is the procedure in which a scope is passed into the larynx where the physician is able to look at the larynx is what type of laryngoscopy?
The procedure where a scope is passed through the mouth and into the larynx is called indirect laryngoscopy. This allows the physician to visualize the larynx and surrounding structures without the need for sedation or anesthesia and is commonly used for diagnostic purposes.
You have an elongated epiglottis and it touches the back of your throat what can be done?
If the epiglottis is elongated and touching the back of the throat, it should be looked at by a physician. Normally, this piece of skin that goes over the breathing tube when a person swallows, does not get in the way of the throat.
What is the medical term meaning procedure in which a scope is passed into the larynx and the physician can look at the larynx?
The medical term for this procedure is laryngoscopy. It involves passing a slender, flexible tube with a light and camera at the end (laryngoscope) through the mouth or nose to visualize the larynx and vocal cords. It helps in diagnosing conditions affecting the voice and breathing.
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