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Quick Summary: 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.

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    45-Second Summary: Nasopharyngoscopy

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