Abstract
Indirect laryngoscopy examination is a routine clinical procedure for visualizing larynx and hypopharynx. Many methods are described in literature to prevent fogging over the mirror during the examination. Authors have used hydrogen peroxide 0.75% w/v solution as a defogging agent during indirect laryngoscopy examination and found it safe and cost effective.
Keywords: Indirect laryngoscopy, Defogging agent, Hydrogen peroxide
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