Nasal endoscopy

This week I had to see an ENT doctor. Since it was my first visit he wanted to be thorough. At first he did the regular ear exam, used a tongue depressor to have a look down the throat and then used the nasal speculum. Quicker than I could think he took a black long tube and told me that he wanted to have a quick look up my nose. There was no lube or anything else used and honestly it was uncomfortable and also painful. in the left nostril he couldn't go as far as he wanted and tried to move forward. I had tears in my eyes. He then tried the other nostril where was more successful and when all the way through to have a look at the throat. when I thought it was over he started again with the other nostril trying to advance further than the first time. this again was pretty painful.

Anyone ever experienced this exam as well?

I have this done quite a bit at my ENT doctor to view my vocal cords for polyps. They've a;ways used a numbing spray before he uses a small borescope to slide down my throat via my nasal passages. It has never hurt and I need the spray due to a strong gag reflex.

I had it done as a teen it was numbed first i dont remember for sure but i think it was through my mouth not nose

Thank you andrea for the proper information do you work in the medical field?