Is it uncomfortable to use a laryngoscope?

With the continuous improvement of daily living standards, the level of medical technology is also constantly improving. Many diseases that could not be identified before can now be diagnosed and treated with high technology. Laryngoscopy is a very common examination method. Since laryngoscopy is done at the deepest part of the human throat, and the structure of the human throat is also very complex, if you want to check for diseases, laryngoscopy is usually required.

Is laryngoscopy uncomfortable?

Generally, a topical anesthetic spray is used before laryngoscopy. It usually does not cause pain during the procedure. If the reaction is severe, there may be some nausea and vomiting, but this is normal.

Why use a laryngoscope?

Laryngoscopy is a content and examination method of functional examination department. Because the larynx is located deep and its physiological structure is relatively complex, it cannot be directly observed with the naked eye, so laryngoscope is needed. There are two types of laryngoscopes: indirect laryngoscope and direct laryngoscope, each of which has different usage, scope of application and characteristics. In addition to examination, laryngoscope can also be used to assist in some surgeries.

There are two types of laryngoscopes: indirect laryngoscopes and direct laryngoscopes. The two have different usage and scope of application. Indirect laryngoscope is the most commonly used in laryngeal examination. The diameter of the mirror can be selected according to the patient's pharyngeal condition. By slowly rotating it, the entire larynx can be examined area by area. Indirect laryngoscope is simple and easy for doctors to use and master, and less painful for patients. However, it is not suitable for patients with sensitive pharyngeal reflex, hypertrophy of the tongue root, and poor epiglottis lift.

Direct laryngoscopy is not a routine method of examining the larynx because it is traumatic to the patient to varying degrees. Direct laryngoscopy is used to obtain laryngeal biopsy specimens when indirect laryngoscopy and fiberoptic laryngoscopy are unsuccessful. Direct laryngoscopy can be used to treat laryngeal lesions, such as electrocautery, benign tumor resection, local medication, and removal of laryngeal foreign bodies. It can also be used for bronchoscopy, endotracheal anesthesia, endotracheal intubation, etc.

In general, laryngoscope mainly examines the larynx. It can be a partial examination or a full examination, depending on the purpose of the examination. In addition to examination, laryngoscope can also be used to assist in some surgeries. There are two major types of laryngoscopes: direct laryngoscopes and indirect laryngoscopes. If we break it down further, there are many more types. For example, direct laryngoscopes can be divided into sheet-shaped laryngoscopes, lateral fissure direct laryngoscopes, and so on. Different laryngoscopes have different uses and the contents of the examinations are also different, but in general, they are used to check whether there are any lesions in the larynx or any foreign objects.