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Ear nose throat, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders related to the ears, nose, and throat, as well as related structures of the head and neck. ENT specialists are also known as otolaryngologists or otorhinolaryngologists.
Some common conditions that ENT specialists diagnose and treat include:
Ear infections, hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders
Sinusitis, allergies, and other nasal and sinus disorders
Throat infections, voice disorders, and swallowing difficulties
Head and neck tumors, facial trauma, and deformities
ENT specialists use a variety of diagnostic tools and treatments, including:
Physical examination of the ears, nose, and throat
Audiometry tests to assess hearing
Endoscopy to visualize the nasal passages, throat, and larynx
Imaging studies such as CT scans and MRI
Medications such as antibiotics, corticosteroids, and antihistamines
Surgical procedures such as tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, and tympanoplasty.
