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Ear, Nose & Throat(ENT)
The Ear, Nose, and Throat Department (ENT) is a Sprint Medical Super speciality institutes for treating Patients with ears, nose, and throat problems in adults and children of all ages.
Conditions treated: vertigo, Balance disorders, Ear infections, dizziness, sinus problems, Blocked nose, Dry mouth, mouth ulcers, and other common ENT problems in all patient age groups. Hearing problems, Nasal Polyps, Nosebleeds, Skin lesions in the head and neck, Snoring, Sore throats, Swallowing problems, Tonsil problems, Voice problems.
What are ENT doctors?
A medical specialist doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating disorders related to the head and neck, including the ears, nose, and throat. ENT doctors are also called otolaryngologists.
Otorhinolaryngologists are doctors/ physicians (MD, DO, MBBS, MBChB, etc.) who complete medical school and then get 3-4 years of post-graduate specialized surgical training in ENT.
Some ENT/ otolaryngologist-heads & neck surgeons will complete an advanced fellowship; Fellowships include neck surgical oncology, head, facial plastic surgery, pediatric otolaryngology, rhinology, etc., sinus surgery, neuro-otology, and laryngology. Sprint Medical brings top ENT Doctors to your city. You can book an Online ENT Doctor appointment or Walk-in to our E-clinic in your city.
What Conditions Do ENT Doctor or Otolaryngologists Treat?
ENT Doctor can do surgery and treat many different kinds of ENT related medical conditions. The patient will consult if they are having one of the below problems:
An ear condition, such as trouble with balance, infection, or hearing loss.
Nose and nasal issues like allergies, growths, or sinusitis.
Throat problems like tonsillitis, voice issues, and difficulty swallowing.
Sleep trouble like obstructive sleep apnea or snoring in which your breathing airway is small or blocked, and the patient gets trouble breathing while asleep.
Infections or tumors (cancerous or not) of your head or neck.
What Makes ENT/ Otolaryngology Doctor Different?
The main importance of the structures ENT's operate on and around makes the specialty different and here is what many ENT specialist says "We are always operating on high-value real estate that can affect breathing, hearing, speech, swallowing, the brain, the eyes, or the cosmetics of the face". However, with Higher education, Specialized training, certification and most importantly with years of experience makes ENT doctors treat their patients with precision and this is what we look for when we onboard an ENT Doctor at Sprint Medical.
Frequently asked questions
The ear nose throat doctors are called Otolaryngologists or Ear, nose, and throat doctors or ENT. An otolaryngologist is one of the oldest medical practices and subspecialty, including treating a patient with ear, nose, throat, and neck problems.
An ENT doctor or otolaryngologist treat and diagnose and treat patients with a problem with head and neck system that include:-
Pain in ears
Ear infections
Itchiness
Burning, leaking, and swimmers ear
Sudden deafness
hearing loss
Tinnitus
Any issues like sinusitis, allergies, throat infection
Problem with Sense of smell
Obstruction with breathing
Difficulty in swallowing, tonsilitis, voice changes
The disease of the larynx, throat cancer
Mouth Cancer
Head and Neck pain, Cranial nerve disorder
Tumor, Infections
ENT doctors can also treat facial trauma, deformities, and other abnormalities. ENT doctors also treat congenital malformation and cancers related to the neck and ear region.
If you are having pain while swallowing anything, it means there might be a throat infection. Sore throats are very common at any age, so there is no need to panic; if your sore throat is very severe and you have a fever, you can book an appointment with our ENT doctor.
Your ENT doctor will check outside of your ear. Then with the otoscope. They will look inside of your ear. Most of the time, ear exams are painless, and if you have an injury or severe ear infection, you may experience some discomfort or pain, sudden move in a normal ear exam can cause pain.
An ENT doctor uses an otoscope to examine the inner ear to examine ear infections and other ear problems. Nowadays, an advanced technology otoscope called digital otoscope can connect to a computer screen. The doctor can record a video, take images, and show you how to discuss your problem and treatment plan.
A clogged ear sensation can be painless or causes any discomfort; it is annoying when your ear is ringing, and you hear a muffled sound.
Possible cause of clogged ear:-
Eustachian tube blockage
Higher altitude
Ear wax
Acoustic neuroma (It's a benign growth that develops on the cranial nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain)
You should see an ENT doctor if you cannot attend unclog your ear with home remedies; ENT doctors are required for manual wax removal.
On your first visit to an ENT doctor, they will ask your previous medical history, what kind of problem or symptoms you are experiencing, what medication you are taking, and any allergies. They will also ask some questions on family medical history. ENT doctor will also examine your ears, throat, and your neck. During the examination, the doctor may have more questions for you. ENT doctor might recommend some tests to diagnose further if you have any concerning symptoms. Below are few tests:
Hearing Test
Allergy Test
CT Scan
Nasal endoscopy
The doctor will use an otoscope to see any. Infection or fluid inside your ear, Also they might use a pneumatic otoscope or digital otoscope; digital otoscope can record the video of the examination and can capture images.
ENT doctor will do a visual examination test to see outside and inside of ear, nose, and throat. They will do the below test or prescribe it to get it done from a specialized lab:
ENT examination
Audiometric testing
Nasal endoscopy
Allergy testing
CT scan
Cultures and biopsies