ENT
What is ENT?
ENT specialists diagnose and treat conditions related to the ear, nose, throat, as well as related structures of the head and neck. This includes hearing, balance, breathing, swallowing, and voice problems.
Common Conditions Treated by ENT Specialists:
1. Ear Conditions
Ear infections (otitis media)
Hearing loss
Tinnitus (ringing in ears)
Earwax blockage
Balance disorders (vertigo)
2. Nose Conditions
Sinusitis (sinus infections)
Nasal polyps
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
Deviated nasal septum
3. Throat Conditions
Tonsillitis and adenoid infections
Sore throat and pharyngitis
Voice disorders
Swallowing difficulties
Sleep apnea and snoring
4. Head and Neck Conditions
Thyroid and parathyroid problems (sometimes managed jointly)
Neck lumps and swellings
Head and neck cancers
Common ENT Procedures:
Ear tube insertion for infections
Sinus surgery (endoscopic sinus surgery)
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
Septoplasty to correct deviated septum
Removal of nasal polyps
Microlaryngoscopy for voice problems
