Ear, Nose, Throat(ENT)
During an ENT examination, microscopes, endoscopes and laryngoscopes are used to determine the origin of an illness.
Otolaryngologists are physicians that specialize in the treatment and management of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat , and related bodily structures.
People also refer to otolaryngologists as ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctors. They provide both medical and surgical care.
There are many different symptoms that would signal the need for someone to see an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor. You may have a sore throat that won’t go away, experiencing ringing in your ears, or suffering from sleep apnea. You may have a condition that is causing problems with your ears, nose, and/or throat, but that is not directly related to these areas of the body.
Questions that a visit to an ENT can answer include:
An ENT can help you better understand what is causing symptoms that manifest themselves in your ears, nose, and throat.
Here are some common types of symptoms and combinations that would instigate a visit to an ENT specialist.
There could be something wrong with your throat or the symptoms and irritation may be related to a condition in another area of your body, such as your sinuses or upper digestive tract.
Often there is a buildup of material in the ear, such as fluid or ear wax, which must be eliminated The other type of hearing loss, which is corrected with the use of a hearing aid, is sensorineural. This type of loss involves damage to the nerves from exposure to loud noise or sounds, or it may be related to aging.
Often a CT scan is used in diagnosing headaches, as this can help define the cause and point the way towards effective treatment.
Additionally, your ENT may order a type of X-ray called a CT (or CAT) scan; if so, you’ll be given more information at the time of your appointment.
If there’s anything you’re not clear on, the appointment is your chance to ask the doctor.