{"id":4820,"date":"2023-11-16T19:22:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T00:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/?p=4820"},"modified":"2023-11-16T19:22:39","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T00:22:39","slug":"what-to-expect-from-a-nasal-endoscopy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/what-to-expect-from-a-nasal-endoscopy\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect From A Nasal Endoscopy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A study of data from Medicare patients undergoing nasal endoscopy from 2000 to 2016 found that the total number of endoscopies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6439755\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increased by 313%<\/a>. The procedure is used to look inside the nasal cavity and openings to the sinus passage. Your ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist may recommend a nasal endoscopy if you have one or more of the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nasal congestion or blockage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facial pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/ent\/nosebleeds\/\">Chronic nosebleeds<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sinus inflammation or infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/ent\/nasal-polyps\/\">Nasal polyps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of sense of smell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, a nasal endoscopy may be used to remove a foreign object from the nose or take a sinus culture or tissue sample. If you feel nasal polyps or are unable to smell the flowers at Washington Park, your ENT specialist may recommend a nasal endoscopy. Knowing what to expect can help ease your worries or concerns about the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-you-need-to-prepare-for-a-nasal-endoscopy\">Do You Need To Prepare For A Nasal Endoscopy?<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"837\" src=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Doctor-examining-a-young-womans-nose.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor examining a young woman's nose.\" class=\"wp-image-4823\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4982078853046594;width:363px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Doctor-examining-a-young-womans-nose.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Doctor-examining-a-young-womans-nose-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In most cases, there aren\u2019t any specific preparations you need to take before a nasal endoscopy. Your provider may give you special recommendations based on your medications or particular needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happens-during-an-endoscopy\">What Happens During An Endoscopy?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>During an endoscopy, you will typically remain in a seated position. Most procedures last between one to two minutes and follow these few simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Your provider will decongest and partially numb your nose. They may also apply a partial decongestant to reduce swelling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your provider will insert the endoscope into your nostril to examine the nasal and sinus passages and search for abnormalities. The procedure is then repeated in the other nostril.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your provider determines it is necessary, they will remove a tissue sample for testing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>While you may feel pressure during the procedure, a nasal endoscopy shouldn\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happens-after-an-endoscopy\">What Happens After An Endoscopy?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Nasal and facial numbing may last approximately 30 minutes after your procedure and cause a slightly bitter taste in your mouth. Additionally, you may feel a slight soreness in your nose and throat that should resolve in <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diagnostics\/22156-nasal-endoscopy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one to two days<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about nasal endoscopies, contact Albany ENT &#038; Allergy Services today to make an appointment with one of our specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/understanding-broken-nose-treatment-manual-realignment-vs-surgery\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding Broken Nose Treatment: Manual Realignment vs. Surgery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/how-will-chilly-weather-affect-my-ent-health\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Will Chilly Weather Affect My ENT Health?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/halloween-safety-tips-for-your-ear-nose-and-throat\/\" class=\"related-post\">Halloween Safety Tips for Your Ear, Nose and Throat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A study of data from Medicare patients undergoing nasal endoscopy from 2000 to 2016 found that the total number of endoscopies increased by 313%. The procedure is used to look inside the nasal cavity and openings to the sinus passage. 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