ENT
ENT Specialist (Otolaryngologist)
About this specialty
An ENT Specialist, also called an Otolaryngologist, is a medical doctor who specializes in diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. They diagnose and treat infections, hearing problems, sinus and nasal conditions, throat disorders, voice problems, and neck swellings.
What they do: They examine the ear, nose, and throat, use instruments such as an otoscope and endoscope, order hearing tests or imaging when needed, prescribe medicines, and perform or arrange procedures and surgery when medical treatment is not enough.
Common conditions treated
- ear infections
- hearing loss
- tinnitus
- sinusitis
- nasal blockage
- tonsillitis
- voice problems
When to visit
- repeated ear pain or discharge
- decreased hearing
- persistent nasal blockage
- sinus pain
- persistent sore throat
- swallowing difficulty
- voice changes
- neck lumps
Treatment methods
- antibiotics
- anti-allergy medicines
- nasal sprays
- ear drops
- endoscopy
- ENT surgery
Questions worth asking
Take these to your appointment.
- 1What may be causing my ear, nose, or throat symptoms?
- 2Do I need a hearing test, CT scan, X-ray, or endoscopy?
- 3Can my condition be treated with medicines, or do I need a procedure?
- 4What can I do to control allergies or protect my hearing and voice?
- 5If surgery is needed, what type of surgery would be appropriate?
Medicines used in this specialty
Commonly prescribed classes. Not a treatment recommendation, always follow your doctor's prescription.
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