For laryngeal checking, which one is better between rigid endoscope and flexible endoscope?

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Throat is always stuck, which one is better for checking?

Rigid endoscope or flexible endoscope or ultrasound?

Some said: Ultrasound is too expensive, Rigid endoscope is harmful for laryngeal, flexible endoscope is better.

How about your advice? Thanks.

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    I wasn't given a choice and had the flexible endoscope.It was a bit uncomfortable but the whole process took less than 5 mins.

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