ENT specialists or Otolaryngologists are doctors trained in the medical and surgical management of patients with disorders and diseases of the ear, nose, throat (ENT) and related structures of head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT surgeons or specialists. They diagnose, treat and manage speciality-specific disorders and primary care problems in both children and adults.
ENT specialists treat condition like:
Infections: Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Tonsillitis
Hearing loss
Ear infections
Dizziness, tinnitus
Congenital abnormalities like cleft lip, cleft palate, deviated septum, loss of smell etc
Speech disorders: hoarseness, laryngitis
Swallowing disorders
Certain nerve disorders
Sleep disorders (sleep apnea, snoring)
Cancerous growth in the nose, sinuses, throat, larynx, mouth and neck
LIf you are experiencing following symptoms then you should consult an ENT doctor:
Chronic pain in head, throat, ears or face
Loss of hearing
Blocked nose
Sore throat and difficulty swallowing
Loss or change in voice
Ear pain, discharge or redness
Dizziness
Difficulty in breathing through the nose
Bleeding from nose or ears
Foreign body stuck in ears or throat
Injury to ears, nose or throat
