Videofiberoscopy of the tonsils

Adults: lack of preparation.

Kids:

• You should come on an empty stomach (approximately 1-2 hours without eating) to reduce the risk of vomiting.
• The child should not have an intense runny nose (a runny nose makes it difficult or impossible to see the structures of the throat).
• The test is best performed approximately 2 weeks after infection (during the infection, swelling occurs and an accurate assessment will not be possible).
• Patients under 18 years of age must come with a parent/legal guardian to undergo the test.

Videofiberoscopy is a modern procedure that allows for a precise examination of the nasopharynx, looking for hypertrophy of the third adenoid. The examination is performed by a specialist – an otolaryngologist – using a delicate, thin, and flexible fiberscope connected to a camera. The camera is inserted through the patient's nose. Using videofiberoscopy, the doctor can view the size, structure, and location of the adenoid on a monitor. The examination allows for the examination of anatomical structures that are difficult to access during a standard ENT examination.
In assessing the adenoid, it is crucial to determine whether its size affects the patency of the Eustachian tubes. This examination is performed in the treatment of chronic ear infections and hearing loss in children.
Fiberoscopy is performed in a sitting position in both adults and children. The examination requires at least some cooperation from the patient.

• diagnostics of the nasopharynx for hypertrophy of the third tonsil,
• diagnosis of sleep apnea and snoring in children and adults,
• diagnosis of nosebleeds,
• diagnosis and evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment of paranasal sinuses,
• suspicion of a foreign body in the nasal cavities (in children),
• diagnosis of chronic rhinitis.

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