Ear, Nose and Throat

Otorhinolaryngology, often abbreviated as ENT, is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the surgical and medical management of conditions of the head and neck. Doctors who specialize in this area are called otorhinolaryngologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, or ENT surgeons or physicians.

 

 
 
 

 

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)

Otorhinolaryngology, often abbreviated as ENT, is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the surgical and medical management of conditions of the head and neck. Doctors who specialize in this area are called otorhinolaryngologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, or ENT surgeons or physicians.

 

Common Conditions Treated by ENT Specialists:

  • Ear Disorders:
    • Ear infections (otitis media)
    • Hearing loss
    • Earwax buildup
    • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
    • Vertigo (dizziness)
  • Nose and Sinus Disorders:
    • Sinusitis
    • Nasal polyps
    • Deviated septum
    • Allergic rhinitis
    • Nasal congestion
  • Throat Disorders:
    • Sore throat
    • Tonsillitis
    • Laryngitis
    • Sleep apnea
    • Voice disorders
  • Head and Neck Cancer:
    • Cancer of the larynx, pharynx, oral cavity, and salivary glands

Common ENT Procedures:

  • Endoscopy: A minimally invasive procedure to examine the inside of the nose, throat, and ears.
  • Tonsillectomy: Surgical removal of the tonsils.
  • Adenoidectomy: Surgical removal of the adenoids.
  • Sinus Surgery: Surgical procedures to treat chronic sinusitis.
  • Tympanoplasty: Surgical repair of the eardrum.
  • Cochlear Implant Surgery: A surgical procedure to implant a cochlear implant to restore hearing.