Otolaryngology, commonly known as ENT, deals with disorders of the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. ENT specialists treat hearing loss, sinusitis, tonsillitis, voice disorders, vertigo, and head and neck tumors, and perform surgeries such as septoplasty and tympanoplasty.
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An ENT specialist treats sinusitis, tonsillitis, hearing loss, ear infections, nasal polyps, deviated septum, vertigo, voice hoarseness, sleep apnea, allergic rhinitis, and head and neck tumors including thyroid nodules.
See an ENT doctor if you have persistent nasal congestion, recurring sinus infections, hearing difficulty, ringing in the ears, chronic sore throat, snoring with breathing pauses during sleep, a lump in the neck, or unexplained voice changes lasting more than two weeks.
An ENT is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the ear, nose, and throat, including surgery. An audiologist specializes in evaluating hearing and balance disorders and fitting hearing aids but does not perform surgery or prescribe medication.
Many sinus conditions respond to medication including nasal steroid sprays, antibiotics for bacterial infections, antihistamines, and saline irrigation. Surgery such as functional endoscopic sinus surgery is considered when medical treatment fails to provide relief.
Yes, online ENT consultations are suitable for evaluating symptoms, reviewing hearing test results and CT scans, managing medication for chronic conditions, and determining whether an in-person visit or procedure is needed.