Fiber Optic Laryngoscopy

Fiber optic Laryngoscopy (FOL) lets the doctor to see deeper into your throat. The laryngoscope is either flexible or rigid. Flexible laryngoscopes show the throat better and are more comfortable for the patient. Rigid laryngoscopes are often used in surgery. Laryngoscopy is indicated to help diagnose conditions from symptoms such as chronic cough, coughing blood, difficulty in swallowing, bad breath which does not subside, respiratory tract problems in smokers, persistent throat pain and voice problems such as weak voice, no voice or hoarseness which persists for more than 3 weeks. The procedure can also be used to extract a tissue sample or biopsy from the throat for further examination or to remove an object which is blocking the airway.