Flexible laryngoscopy: The doctor uses a flexible laryngoscope (a thin, flexible instrument that lights and magnifies images) for a better view of the larynx and vocal cords. Often, doctors can do this in the office after giving a child numbing medicine.

Flexible laryngoscopy: The doctor uses a flexible laryngoscope (a thin, flexible instrument that lights and magnifies images) for a better view of the larynx and vocal cords. Often, doctors can do this in the office after giving a child numbing medicine.