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ENT Specialist

An ENT specialist is also called an otolaryngologist. Otolaryngologists specialise in managing and treating ear, nose, throat, and other related disorders. Otolaryngologists can perform operations to help treat conditions affecting the fragile tissues of the ears, nose, and throat.

What is Meant by ENT or Otolaryngology?

Otolaryngology is a medical specialty that deals with the ears, nose, and throat. 

When Should You Consult an ENT Specialist or Otolaryngologist?

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

Roles and Responsibilities of an ENT Specialist or Otolaryngologist

• Treating conditions such as sinusitis, adenoidectomies, tonsillectomies, infected mastoids, and nosebleeds.
• Collaboration with other medical physicians.
• Treating conditions related to the ears, nose, neck, upper pharynx, larynx, oral cavity, and face.
• Treating conditions related to head and neck tumours.

What Conditions do ENT Specialists or Otolaryngologists Treat?

ENT specialists can treat several medical conditions, disorders and infections. Some of the conditions include:

• Ear, throat, and nose injuries
• Ear infections and dizziness
• Balance problems and tinnitus
• Breathing problems and hearing changes
• Allergy and down syndrome
• Asthma, sinus, and snoring problems
• Deviated septum, tonsils, and hair loss
• Congenital problems affecting the ear, nose, and throat
• Cleft palate, nose bleeding, and nasal congestion
• Hoarseness, drooping eyelids, and smelling issues

If you are suffering from any of these conditions, you must visit an otolaryngologist and undergo treatment.

Types of Processes Followed by an ENT Specialist or Otolaryngologist

ENT specialists can perform different procedures and focus on a large number of medical conditions within their speciality.

• Blepharoplasty is the procedure for repairing droopy eyelids, usually done by removing excess fat, skin, or muscle that may hamper vision. It is often performed for cosmetic reasons and rarely requires a hospital stay.
• Endoscopic sinus surgery is performed to treat inflammatory and infectious sinus disorders, such as polyp growth or chronic sinusitis. ENT specialists insert the endoscope into the nose to look at the sinuses. They also make use of surgical instruments, including lasers.
• Biopsy and excision are performed to analyse suspicious tumours and lesions that can occur anywhere in the body. This is an essential and effective treatment course.
• Facial plastic surgery can be either cosmetic or reconstructive. ENT specialists can repair congenital anomalies, such as cleft palates. They can also enhance the appearance of facial structures by correcting wrinkles.
• Myringotomy and pressure equalization tube placement: It is a process in which an ENT specialist may place pressure equalization tubes through the eardrums to allow air into the middle ear.

Where to Find an ENT Specialist or Otolaryngologist?

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