Concepts and clinical application of fiberoptic examination of the upper airway.

摘要: Using the RPLS, clinicians now have easier access to areas of upper airway that heretofore were exclusive domain otolaryngologist often in surgical suite. Routine inspection can lead more timely diagnosis hidden pathology. This results appropriate referral patients otolaryngologist, promoting a productive and harmonious working association between allergist benefit both specialties utimately patients. In reviewing some many clinical circumstances for use flexible fiber-optic RPLS daily practice at Allergy Respiratory Institute, it has been my purpose share with reader our experience remarkably useful tool. I testify without hesitation fiberopticscope had profound influence on interpretation patient complaints, leading an enhanced patient-physician relationship identification unrecognized It allowed early prompt otolaryngologic intervention where delay would significant disadvantage patient. Lastly, precise examination added dimension office impact allergy potential.