Ear Nose & Throat Surgeon
An ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT) is an expert in all things related to those three areas of the body. Additionally, they are referred to as otolaryngologists. ENTs treat disorders of the head, neck, and ears in adults and children, including hearing, adenoids and tonsils, thyroid, sinuses, larynx, mouth, and throat. Tubes for the ears, surgical procedures on the ear, head, neck, along with throat cancers, cosmetic surgery and Head and neck reconstruction are also a part of it.
Otorhinolaryngology is a surgical specialisation of medicine that focuses on the surgical and medicinal treatment of head and neck disorders. Otorhinolaryngologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, or ENT surgeons or physicians are doctors who specialise in this field.
General otolaryngologists practise in all areas of the head and neck and are capable of treating a wide variety of disorders. Some of the ENT specialities are:
Ear (otology/neurotology)—Balance and hearing are key components of how we live our daily lives.
ENT doctors diagnose and treat a variety of disorders, including ear infections, hearing loss, dizziness, ringing in the ears (referred to as tinnitus), an ear, face, or neck discomfort.
Our noses (rhinology) aid in breathing by filtering out potentially hazardous debris, allergies, and other substances.
ENT specialists also treat deviated septums, rhinitis, sinusitis, sinus headaches and migraines, nasal blockage and surgery, skull-base tumours, including those located within the cranial cavity, and more.
Throat (laryngology)—Disorders affecting our capacity to communicate and swallow effectively can have a profound effect on our lives and careers.
ENT experts treat a variety of conditions, including sore throats, hoarseness, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), infections, throat tumours, and problems of the airway and voice cords.
Head and Neck/Thyroid—The head and neck region contains some of the most critical organs in the body, making them particularly susceptible to tumours and cancer.
Along with head and neck cancers, ENT experts treat benign neck masses, thyroid problems such as benign and malignant thyroid tumours, Grave's disease, enlarged thyroid glands, and parathyroid dysfunction.
Sleep—The ability to breathe normally and sleep well at night has an effect on how we view life and execute our work.
Sleep-disordered breathing, nasal and airway blockage, snoring, and sleep apnea are all conditions that ENT doctors address.
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Trauma to the face and the ensuing change in appearance as a result of an accident, injury, birth defect, or medical condition can be distressing. ENT facial plastic surgeons treat cleft palates, drooping eyelids, hair loss, ear abnormalities, trauma reconstruction, facial paralysis, head and neck cancer reconstruction, and cosmetic surgery of the face.
Paediatrics—Children, their developing bodies, and their developing senses frequently require special attention.
ENT experts diagnose and treat head and neck birth abnormalities, developmental delays, ear infections, tonsil and adenoid infections, airway issues, asthma, and allergies, among other conditions.
