Abstract:ObjectiveLately, the incidence of nasal, pharyngeal, laryngeal and other upper respiratory tract patients is a rising trend. The patients are often treated by endoscopic surgery. Due to the particularity of the anatomical structure, patients have extremely unpleasant experience, which affects the prognosis. Therefor, an effective anesthetic is very important for the treatment and postoperative recovery of nasopharyngeal surgery. Dexmedetomidine has unique sedative, antisympathetic and analgesic effects. This article reviews the pharmacologic characteristics of dexmedetomidine, its impact on the body, and its application progress in the anesthesia of rhinolaryngology surgery. It is helpful to improve the comfort of anesthesia and promote the postoperative recovery of patients.