Laryngoscopy

What To Think About

• Direct rigid laryngoscopy is generally recommended for:
  • Children.
  • People who gag easily because of abnormalities in their throat structure.
  • People who may have symptoms of laryngeal or pharyngeal disease.
  • People who have not responded to treatment for laryngeal symptoms.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS	Last Updated: July 24, 2006
Medical Review:	Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Charles M. Myer, III, MD - Otolaryngology
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