ENT Specialist – Why Consulting a Specialist Matters
An ENT Specialist (Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor) or Otolaryngologist manages a wide range of conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, sinuses, larynx, and neck. They treat hearing loss, sinusitis, tonsillitis, voice disorders, vertigo, sleep apnea, and head & neck cancers. ENT surgeons perform procedures such as tonsillectomy, septoplasty, FESS (sinus surgery), myringotomy, cochlear implantation, and thyroid surgeries. Subspecialties include Otology (ear), Rhinology (nose/sinus), Laryngology (voice), and Head & Neck Oncology.
Conditions Treated
Sinusitis (Chronic & Acute)
Tonsillitis & Adenoid Enlargement
Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
Hearing Loss
Vertigo & Tinnitus
Voice Disorders (Dysphonia)
Nasal Polyps
Deviated Nasal Septum
Sleep Apnea & Snoring
Head & Neck Cancer
Symptoms That Require a ENT Specialist
Blocked or runny nose
Ear pain or discharge
Difficulty hearing
Sore throat that won't go away
Hoarseness of voice
Dizziness or balance problems
Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
Snoring
Procedures & Treatments
Nasal Endoscopy
Audiometry (Hearing Test)
Tonsillectomy
FESS (Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery)
Septoplasty
Myringotomy & Grommet
Cochlear Implant
Voice Therapy
Sleep Study (Polysomnography)
When Should You See a ENT Specialist?
- Ear pain or reduced hearing
- Chronic stuffy or runny nose
- Sore throat lasting more than 2 weeks
- Hoarse voice for more than 3 weeks
- Recurrent tonsillitis (4+ times/year)
- Ringing in ears or dizziness
Qualifications to Look For
MBBS
MS (ENT)
DNB (Otolaryngology)
Fellowship in Cochlear Implant / Rhinology / Head & Neck Surgery