nasal endoscopy

Nasal endoscopy is a procedure used to look at the inside of your nasal cavity and openings to your sinus passage. Your healthcare provider inserts an endoscope (a long tube with a camera and a light) into your nose to examine your nasal and sinus region. The camera captures video images and projects them onto a screen.

Your healthcare provider may recommend nasal endoscopy if you have:

• Nasal congestion or blockage.
• Rhinosinusitis (nasal and sinus inflammation or infection).
• Headaches.
• Facial pain above your eyes and around your sinuses.
• Chronic nosebleeds.
• Nasal polyps.
• Nasal tumors.
• Anosmia (loss of sense of smell).
• Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak (a rare condition in which the clear fluid that surrounds your brain escapes through a hole or tear in connective tissues).

How do I prepare for nasal endoscopy?

Generally being an OPD procedure ,there aren’t any special preparations required for your nasal endoscopy. Typically, you’ll be in a seated position/ reclined for your nasal endoscopy. First, your healthcare provider decongests and partially numbs your nose to make the examination more comfortable. They may also apply a topical decongestant to reduce swelling, which allows the endoscope to move freely. Next, your healthcare provider inserts the endoscope and thoroughly examines your nasal and sinus passages, checking for any abnormalities.

Nasal endoscopy is a common test used to look at the inside of your nasal and sinus passages. It can help your healthcare provider learn more about what’s causing your symptoms so they can design an appropriate treatment plan.