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