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The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital
At Maine Medical Center

22 Bramhall Street
Portland, Maine 04102-3175
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What's a Nasopharyngoscopy? (Video)

What's a Nasopharyngoscopy?

A nasopharyngoscopy (nay-so-fair-en-GOS-kuh-pee) is an exam doctors do to view the back of the throat. They do this by inserting a flexible tube called a scope through the nose.

  • 45-Second Summary: Nasopharyngoscopy

    45-Second Summary: Nasopharyngoscopy

    Learn the basics in 45 seconds.

Medically reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date reviewed: January 2022