Ear Nose & Throat(ENT)
ENT (ear, nose, and throat) is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders related to the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. ENT specialists, also known as otolaryngologists, are medical doctors who are trained in the surgical and medical treatment of these disorders.
Common conditions treated by ENT specialists include hearing loss, ear infections, tinnitus, vertigo, sinusitis, allergies, nasal obstruction, snoring and sleep apnea, tonsillitis, vocal cord disorders, and head and neck cancers. They use various diagnostic tools and procedures, such as endoscopy, hearing tests, imaging studies, and biopsies, to diagnose and treat these conditions.
Treatment options for ENT disorders depend on the severity and type of the condition. They can include medications, surgical procedures, or lifestyle modifications, such as avoiding allergens or quitting smoking. Some common surgical procedures performed by ENT specialists include tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, septoplasties, sinus surgeries, and various types of ear surgeries.
ENT specialists work closely with other medical professionals, such as audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and oncologists, to provide comprehensive care to their patients.