NASOPHARYNGOSCOPY

Patients who present to clinicians with complaints referable to the up per airway often benefit from careful visualization of the nasopharyng eal structures. The purpose of nasopharyngoscopy is to examine the per tinent structures of the upper airway. The patient benefits from a mor e accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapy. Flexible nasopharyngosco py provides a valuable tool that primary care physicians can use effec tively in the care of their patients.