Why Is Laryngoscopy Performed?
Laryngoscopy is performed to: • diagnose a persistent cough, throat pain, bleeding, hoarseness, or persistent bad breath • check for inflammation • discover a possible narrowing or blockage of the throat • visualize a mass or tumor in the throat or on the vocal cords • diagnose difficulty swallowing • diagnose suspected cancer • evaluate causes of persistent earache • diagnose voice problems, such as weak voice, hoarse voice, breathy voice, or no voice Laryngoscopy is also performed to remove foreign objects stuck in the throat or to biopsy a growth in the throat or on the vocal cords.
