Posterior rhinoscopy is an OPD procedure to examine the postnasal space. Indications: Suspected mass or growth in the nasopharynx To check the posterior extent of nasal masses In case of antrochoanal polyps, to check their posterior extent In cases of posterior epistaxis How is posterior rhinoscopy done: Postnasal examination procedure This procedure requires the following instruments: Posterior rhinoscopy mirror Tongue depressor Picture of a posterior rhinoscopy mirror The postnasal mirror is warmed before the procedure to avoid fogging on it. (Another method is to dip the … Read entire article »