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Otolaryngology is the medical specialty that deals with disorders and conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) region, and related areas of the head and neck. If you have a problem that is related to your ear, nose, or throat, you may need to see one of our ENT specialist (An Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor).
Our ENT specialists are experts in both the medical and surgical management of the following:
Conditions of the ear: You may need to see our ENT doctor if you have an ear disorder or condition, such as a hearing impairment, ear infections, disorders that affect balance, tinnitus (ringing in the
ears), or pain in your ear.
Conditions of the nose: Our ENT specialists often manage and treat problems that affect the nose, nasal cavity, and sinuses. These problems can affect smell, breathing, and physical appearance.
Among the conditions that are commonly treated by an ENT doctor are:
- Injury to your ears, nose, or throat
- Nerve problems in your ears, nose, or throat
- Balance problems
- Dizziness
- Hearing impairment
- Ear infection
- Tonsil or adenoid infection
- Swimmer’s ear
- Pain in your ears, nose, or throat
- Tinnitus
- Breathing problems
- Allergy
- Sinus problem
- Deviated septum
- Nose bleeds
- Nasal congestion
- Problems with smell
- Voice or swallowing problems
- Sore throat
- Hoarseness
- Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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