ENT and Dental Clinic

An ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist, also known as an otolaryngologist, is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. They are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including:

• Ear disorders such as hearing loss, ear infections, and tinnitus
• Nose and sinus disorders such as allergies, sinusitis, and nasal polyps
• Throat disorders such as sore throat, hoarseness, and tonsillitis
• Head and neck disorders such as thyroid problems, head and neck cancer, and facial trauma
• Sleep apnea and snoring

Some of the main tasks that an ENT specialist performs include:

• Performing physical exams and diagnostic tests to evaluate symptoms and identify underlying conditions
• Prescribing medication, such as antibiotics or antihistamines, to manage the symptoms of ear, nose, and throat disorders
• Performing surgical procedures, such as tonsillectomy, to remove tumors, correct structural abnormalities, and repair injuries in the head and neck
• Advising patients on lifestyle changes and management strategies to help reduce symptoms
• Coordinating care with other specialists such as audiologists, speech therapist,s and pulmonologists

You should consult an ENT specialist if you experience the following symptoms:

• Repetitive dizziness or vertigo issues
• A recurrent instance of nasal congestion, runny nose, and sinus pressure
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Changes in hearing capacity
• Changes in sleep routines
• Wheezing and hoarseness

ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialists, also known as Otolaryngologists, are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions and diseases affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. Some of the common conditions and diseases that they treat include:

Ear disorders such as:

• Hearing loss
• Ear infections (otitis media and otitis externa)
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Vertigo or balance disorders
• Ear injuries or deformities
• Ear tumors

Nose and sinus disorders such as:

• Allergies
• Sinusitis
• Nasal polyps
• Deviated septum
• Rhinitis (runny nose)
• Epistaxis (nosebleed)

Throat disorders such as:

• Sore throat
• Hoarseness
• Tonsillitis
• Laryngitis (inflammation of the voice box)
• Pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat)
• Swallowing disorders

Head and neck disorders such as:

• Thyroid problems
• Head and neck cancer
• Facial trauma
• Salivary gland disorders
• Sleep apnea and snoring

ENT specialists are also trained to perform a wide range of surgical procedures such as tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, septoplasty, endoscopic sinus surgery, ear tube placement, and more.