ENT

ENT

ENT doctors are the ones who have specialized in treating diseases that are associated with our ear, nose, and throat. They are also known as otolaryngologists. Many conditions can be treated by an ENT doctor such as sinusitis, allergies, breathing difficulties, speech difficulty, balance and gait disorders, and much more.

To know more, you can consult an ENT doctor near you or visit an ENT hospital near you.

What are the conditions that need ENT treatment?

Here are some of the most common ENT diseases:

• Ear Illnesses 
• Hearing loss 
• Hearing problems in children
• Hearing disorders
• Ear infections such as Otitis Media and Otitis External 

• Nasal Illnesses
• Common cold
• Nasal cancer
• Allergies

• Throat Illnesses
• Diphtheria 
• Sore Throat 
• Throat Cancer 
• Streptococcal Infections 
• Common Cold 
• Allergies

Since ENT disorders and conditions mostly affect the head and neck structure, there are many illnesses that an ENT doctor can treat such as:

• Goiter
• Graves disease
• Hemangiomas 
• Facial paralysis or Bell’s palsy
• Tumors of the salivary glands
• Tumors of the thyroid glands
• Masses in the head or the neck area
• Lymph node enlargement in the neck area
• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
• Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeries

What causes ENT diseases and conditions?

• Ear infections
• Throat infection
• Nose infections
• Lymph node enlargement
• Dizziness and vertigo
• Trauma and Injury
• Cancer involving ear, nose, and throat
• Trauma and injury
• Sleep apnea

What can be the symptoms of ENT diseases?

• Sinus pressure
• Loss of hearing
• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Snoring
• Difficulty in breathing
• Nose bleeding
• Thyroid masses
• Loss of smell and taste
• Ear pain
• Throat pain

When should you see an ENT specialist?

If you are suffering from an ear, nose or throat disease such as ear infection, nasal obstruction, or sleep apnea, consult an ENT specialist immediately.

Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Pune, Maharashtra.

Call 18605002244 to book an appointment.

Why is ENT treatment important?

Since our ear, nose, and throat are sensory organs and do many other tasks apart from helping us breathe and eat, it is important for us to remove any germ or bacteria that enters our body via these organs. 

• Apart from helping us hear, our ear helps in maintaining the balance and gait of an individual 
• Apart from letting us smell and breathe, our nose prevents the entry of germs inside our body 
• Our throat helps food reach our body 

Conclusion

If anyone in your family or you are suffering from health issues related to your nose, ear, throat, neck, head area, consult an ENT doctor or a general physician. The doctor will help you identify the root cause of your health issue and provide the best possible treatment for your illness.