Iftheconditionhasbeenprolonged,anexaminationofthethroatareawillbeperformedtodeterminetheextentoflong-termdamage.X-raysorotherformsdiagnosticimagingmayalsobeusedtoexamineinternallyfordamage.

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If the condition has been prolonged, an examination of the throat area will be performed to determine the extent of long-term damage. X-rays or other forms diagnostic imaging may also be used to examine internally for damage.