What is an ENT Specialist?
An ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT) is a medical doctor trained in managing illnesses related to the ears, nose, nasal passage, sinuses, larynx, oral cavity, upper pharynx, as well as structures of the neck and face. ENT specialists are experts in both medical and surgical management of the following:
Ear
Deafness is a condition where the ability to detect certain sound frequencies is partially or completely impaired. A person may need to see an ENT specialist if they are suffering from partial or full deafness. Furthermore, an ear disorder, such as an ear infection, hearing impairment, diseases that affect balance, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), or pain in the ear are also treated by an ENT. The experts in our ENT hospital specialise in performing Cochlear Implant (CI) Surgeries on patients who are profoundly deaf or hard of hearing. Cochlear Implants are primarily designed to mimic natural hearing. Often referred to as bionic ear, it works by using special technologies that mimic the non-working parts in the ear. Surgery going on are:
- Myringoplasty
- Grommet Insertion
- Mastoid Surgeries
- Tympanotomy And Ossiculoplasty
- Stapedotomy
- Preauricular Sinus Excision
- Keloid Pinna Excision
- Repair Of Ear Split
- Foreign Body Removal
- Ear Plastic Surgeries
Nose
ENT specialists manage and treat issues that affect the nose, sinuses, and nasal cavity. These issues can affect breathing, cause loss of smell, as well as change the physical appearance. Surgery going on are:
- Septoplasty
- Fess
- Nasal Bone Fracture Reduction
- Open And Closed Rhinoplasty
- Lateral Rhinotomy
- Partial And Total Maxillectomy
- Ethmoidectomy
- Cald Well Luc Operation
- Epistaxis Management
- Para Nasal Sinuses Cancer Surgeries
Throat
Disorders that affect the throat can disrupt speech, eating, digestion, swallowing, and singing. ENT specialists can identify, manage, and treat such problems. Surgery going on are:
- Mls Excision
- Dl Biopsy
- Stripping In Rienke’s OedemaThyroplasty
- Cordectomy
- Kashima Operation
- Tracheal Resection And Anastomoses
- Tracheal Stricture Dilatation
Head and Neck
ENT specialists are trained to manage tumours, diseases, trauma, and defects in the head, neck, and face. An ENT specialist can perform cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in all of these areas. They can also manage issues with the nerves in the head and neck that control smell, sight, hearing, as well as facial movements.
Conditions Treated by An ENT Specialist
Swollen Adenoids: Frequent throat infections can lead to enlarged adenoids. Enlarged adenoids can cause difficulty in breathing and block the eustachian tubes, which connect the middle ear to the back of the nose.
Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinuses result in a plugged nose and thick nasal mucus accompanied by pain in the face.
Tinnitus: A condition wherein an individual hears sound when no external sound is present.
Nasal Airway Obstruction: A condition in which the airflow in and out of the nose is hindered and affects one or both nasal passages. It is caused by either swelling of the nasal tissue or an anatomical blockage which results in narrowing of the nasal cavity and congested sensation in the nasal passage.
Tonsillitis: Swelling of the tonsils caused due to a viral infection or bacterial infections such as strep throat.
Eardrum Perforation: A tear or hole in the eardrum which can result in hearing loss. This condition can also make the middle ear more prone to infections or injury.
Other Surgery going on are:
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoidectomy
- Glossectomy
- Hard Palate Mass Excision
- Ranula
- Thyroidectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Mucocele
- Submandibular Gland Excision
- Neck Dissection
- Parotidectomy
- Laryngectomy
- Mandibulectomy
- Sistrunk’s Operation
- Branchial Cyst Excision
- Branchial Fistula Excision
- Neck Hemangioma/Lymphangioma Excision
- Excision And Reconstruction With Local Flaps
- Facial Plastic Surgeries
- Tracheostomy
- Oesophagoscopy
- Cut Throat Repair
- All Ear Nose And Throat Foreign Body Removal
