ENT

ENT (ear, nose, and throat) refers to the physician treating ears, nose, throat, and neck diseases. The doctors treating ENT are known as Otolaryngologists.

The eyes, nose, and throat are the human body's basic sensory organs, and one cannot imagine their life without them. Any difficulty in these organs creates a great hindrance in everyday life. Eye problems can be critical, and one can lose their vision if not treated properly.

ENT physicians or Otolaryngologists not only treat basic problems such as sinus or sleep apnea, but also they can do surgical operations if needed. In case of eye lens defect, they have the training to perform surgeries for treatment.

ENT physicians treat the following diseases:

1. Cholesteatoma

In Cholesteatoma, abnormal skin growth develops behind the eardrum due to some infection in the ear. It grows like a cyst in the ear.

Symptoms

• The ear produces a foul-smelling discharge.
• It can cause an uneasy feeling in the ear and often leads to hearing loss.
• The individual may experience dizziness.
• One can feel weakness on one side of the, i.e., the infected part.
• The infection can spread to the inner parts of the ear and the brain.
• In case of poor treatment, it can lead to deafness.

Treatment

The treatment of Cholesteatoma includes-

• Eardrops and cleaning of ears
• Antibiotics prescribed by doctors
• The doctors may perform a surgical operation to remove the cyst in case of a severe infection.

2. Otitis Media

Otitis Media is the inflammation in the middle ear of the patient. It is one of the most widespread causes of hearing loss in children and adults. It is due to the blockage of the ear's Eustachian tube due to an allergy or ear infection.

Symptoms

The common symptoms of Otitis Media are:

• Irritation in the ear
• Crying due to irritability
• Hearing issues
• Ear draining
• Vomiting
• Complete loss of hearing in severe cases

Treatment

The doctors prescribe antibiotics with eardrops. The doctor will examine the condition and stage of the disease to give the drug doses accordingly. The doctor usually prescribes Amoxicillin in varying doses per the patient's age group.

1. Tonsillitis

It is the inflammation or swelling of the tonsils. The tonsils are two oval-shaped tissues at the back of the throat. It typically spreads through droplets or saliva from an infected person.

Symptoms

The common symptoms for Tonsillitis are as follows-

• Ear pain
• Body chills and fever
• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Runny nose or congestion
• Impaired voice

Treatment

The treatment varies as per the case under concern. In mild tonsillitis, home remedies such as tea with honey or salt-water gargles are effective. The doctors recommend non-steroidal drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, penicillin, and other antibiotics.

In extremely severe cases, physicians advise tonsillectomy surgery.

3. Hearing Loss

Hearing loss refers to the ears' inability to respond to vibrations. This condition can be temporary or permanent. Congenital (from birth) hearing loss can be due to any injury to the baby during pregnancy. Hearing loss is also common in people with old age.

Symptoms

• Difficulty in understanding the voices
• Trouble in hearing

Treatment

The treatment varies with the type of loss concerned. In mild cases, surgeries and hearing aids can provide relief. In a complete loss of hearing, patients can communicate using sign language.

Conclusion

ENT refers to complete treatment and understanding of the diseases related to the ear, nose, and throat. The physician treating the disease is called an Otolaryngologists. With proper care and good medications, the patients can fight ENT disorders. You must consult your doctor in case of any symptoms, as mentioned above.