ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)

ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) stands for Ear, Nose, and Throat. It is a medical specialty also known as Otorhinolaryngology, which deals with disorders and conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. ENT specialists, or otolaryngologists, are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions including hearing loss, sinusitis, tonsillitis, voice disorders, and more complex issues such as head and neck cancers. They may perform surgeries related to these areas and provide both medical and surgical care depending on the patient’s needs.

What ENT Doctors Do:

• Diagnosis and Treatment:
ENT specialists diagnose and treat a variety of conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, larynx, and related structures of the head and neck.
• Hearing and Balance:
They address hearing loss, tinnitus, ear infections, vertigo, and other balance disorders.
• Nasal and Sinus Issues:
ENT doctors manage conditions like chronic sinusitis, nasal congestion, allergies, and nosebleeds.
• Throat and Voice Problems:
They treat sore throats, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, and voice disorders.
• Head and Neck Surgery:
ENT specialists perform surgeries for conditions like tonsillectomies, thyroidectomies, and removal of head and neck cancers.
• Other Conditions:
ENT doctors also treat conditions like sleep apnea, thyroid nodules, and head and neck cancers.