Our board-certified ENT experts employ state-of-the-art video laryngoscopy to capture detailed images of your throat and vocal cords. This allows for precise diagnoses and customized treatment strategies. If you have persistent voice or throat concerns, schedule a consultation today.
Your voice and throat play an essential role in how you communicate, eat, and breathe. When symptoms like chronic hoarseness, throat discomfort, or voice strain begin to interfere with your daily life, it’s time to take a closer look. Video laryngoscopy allows our ENT specialists to see detailed, high-resolution images of your larynx (voice box), vocal cords, and surrounding structures, helping us pinpoint the root of the problem quickly and accurately.
At the Southern California Center for Ear, Nose, Throat, and Allergy (SoCal ENT), we utilize the latest video laryngoscopy technology to provide crystal-clear visualization for diagnosis and treatment planning. Our team of board-certified specialists offers individualized care to help restore vocal function and throat health with minimal discomfort and maximum precision.
If you're dealing with persistent voice or swallowing issues, schedule a consultation to find out if video laryngoscopy is right for you.
Video laryngoscopy is a diagnostic tool that uses a small, high-definition camera on a flexible or rigid scope to visualize the vocal cords and upper airway. This precise technology captures detailed video footage in real time, enabling both doctor and patient to better understand the condition at hand.
It’s often used for evaluating voice changes, persistent throat discomfort, swallowing difficulty, and airway obstruction. It also plays a crucial role in post-operative follow-up and vocal cord therapy monitoring.
Types of Video Laryngoscopy
Video laryngoscopy is typically performed right in our office. You may be asked to avoid eating or drinking for a short period beforehand. A local anesthetic, such as a numbing spray, is often used to ensure comfort.
Your ENT specialist will gently insert the scope through the nose or mouth while a video monitor displays a clear, real-time view of your vocal cords and throat. The entire process usually takes less than 30 minutes and involves little to no discomfort. Most patients return to regular activities immediately afterward. Some may notice mild throat irritation, which generally fades within a few hours.
Video laryngoscopy is highly effective in diagnosing a variety of voice, throat, and airway conditions, including:
This detailed view allows for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment based on your unique needs.
Video laryngoscopy offers a fast, clear, and non-invasive method to evaluate the structures involved in speech and swallowing. Its high-definition imaging allows our specialists to detect subtle issues that may be missed by traditional methods.
Because it provides real-time visualization, treatment plans can often begin immediately after the procedure. Whether you're dealing with unexplained voice changes or recovering from surgery, video laryngoscopy offers the clarity needed to guide the next step in your care.
After your procedure, your ENT provider will review the video footage with you, explaining what was observed and discussing possible causes of your symptoms. Depending on the findings, next steps may include lifestyle adjustments like voice rest or diet changes, medications to treat infection or reflux, personalized vocal therapy, or other treatments.
In some cases, additional imaging or biopsy may be recommended. Whatever your diagnosis, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of your condition and a plan to help restore your throat and vocal health.
Not usually. Most patients find it mildly uncomfortable at most. A numbing spray helps reduce sensation during the procedure.
The entire visit is often 30 minutes or less.
If a numbing agent was used, you should wait 30-60 minutes before eating or drinking.
No. You can return to normal activities immediately in most cases.
Typically, your ENT specialist will review the results with you right after the procedure.
Most insurance plans do cover video laryngoscopy when medically necessary. Our team can help confirm your benefits.
