What procedure is done during an exam by an ear,nose & throat doctor exploring possible abnormality or -?

[Rita5735]

disease in the throat or sinuses ?

[Lyza3069]

rapid strep test ASO tonometry perimetry MRI CT scan audiometry X-ray;imaging retinoscopy slit lamp evaluation fluorescein techniques tympanostomy

[ArchiJ]

First and foremost to explore any possible abnormality is to take a thorough clinical history of person about his detailed symptom along with duration & frequency.Second comes through clinical examination of patient including all three that is Ear ,Nose, and Throat .For proper examination ENT specialists use different instruments like Head light,nasal speculum ,tongue-depreser and autoscope.More sophisticated equipments like nasal- endoscope has improved diagnosis considerably ,we can actually see magnified view of nasal anatomy and show to patient.Third is different procedure to confirm diagnosis & assist in extension of diseases-Nasal -endoscopySinus CT scan Nasal allergy testDirect & indirect LaryngoscopyExamination under microscopesome x-rays for throat Audiometry