Recorded Throat Examination
Our vocal diagnostic tests provide detailed insights into your throat health and aid in personalized treatment planning.
Our vocal diagnostic tests provide detailed insights into your throat health and aid in personalized treatment planning.
Your ability to breathe, speak, and swallow seamlessly is fundamental to your well-being. When you experience symptoms like hoarseness, persistent throat discomfort, or difficulty swallowing, an advanced recorded throat examination offers the definitive, real-time clarity needed for precise diagnosis and personalized treatment planning.
At SoCal ENT in Palm Springs, we use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools—including flexible laryngoscopy, rigid laryngoscopy, and digital laryngeal stroboscopy—to assess the larynx, throat, and vocal cords.
These advanced imaging techniques allow our specialists to pinpoint even the most subtle vocal fold issues, detect abnormalities, and monitor your healing progress.
A recorded throat exam is a non-surgical diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the health and function of the larynx, vocal cords, and surrounding throat anatomy. To perform the exam, a tiny, high-definition camera is gently guided through either the nose or the mouth. This device captures clear, real-time video of the vocal folds and structures in the throat.
This high-resolution documentation is immediately available for review with your physician, allowing for a quick and accurate diagnosis, discussion, and treatment planning. Recorded exams also help monitor your treatment progress at subsequent visits.
At SoCal ENT, we provide three specialized laryngoscopy techniques, ensuring a diagnostic approach matched to your unique health concerns:
These tools provide exceptional diagnostic accuracy, helping us design the most effective treatment plan for your condition.
The precise visualization provided by a recorded throat examination helps in diagnosing a range of issues impacting the larynx, throat, and vocal cords, such as:
The detailed imaging captured during a recorded throat examination help your specialist pinpoint any issues and design a precise, personalized treatment plan.
A recorded throat examination is an important first step for patients struggling with voice, throat, or swallowing challenges. Benefits include:
For voice professionals like singers, teachers, and actors, timely diagnosis is an important step towards protecting vocal function in the long term.
A recorded throat examination may be recommended if you are experiencing:
During your personalized consultation, your ENT specialist will determine the most effective type of throat examination for your specific concerns.
After your recorded throat examination, your physician will review the high-resolution images and video with you, providing a real-time discussion of any concerns or areas of note.
If your exam reveals conditions of the throat, vocal cords, or larynx, your treatment options may include specialized speech therapy, medication, a period of vocal rest, or surgical intervention. Your provider will educate you about your condition and available treatment options, helping you make confident decisions about your care.
Some patients experience minor discomfort, but the procedure is quick and generally well-tolerated.
The exam typically takes just a few minutes. Your doctor will review your results with you immediately afterward.
Proper treatment depends on your specific condition. Your ENT specialist will recommend the best approach, which may include medications, vocal therapy, or surgical intervention if necessary.
Your doctor will provide specific instructions, but no special preparation is usually needed.
Most insurance plans provide coverage for diagnostic exams, including recorded throat exams. We can help you verify your coverage. We also offer flexible payment options for uninsured patients.
