ENT doctor

ENT doctor is a medical professional who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat, as well as the related structures of the head and neck. They are also known as otolaryngologists.

Overview

An ENT doctor, or otolaryngologist, is a specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. This includes conditions affecting the sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, and upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face.

Education and Training

Becoming an ENT doctor requires extensive education and training, including a four-year undergraduate degree, four years of medical school, and a minimum of five years of specialty training. Some ENT doctors also complete a one or two-year fellowship in one of the seven subspecialty areas, which include pediatric otolaryngology, otology/neurotology, allergy, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, head and neck surgery, laryngology, and rhinology.

Conditions Treated

ENT doctors are trained to manage diseases, tumors, trauma, and deformities of the head, neck, and face. They can perform both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, manage problems with hearing and balance, treat conditions such as sinusitis and sleep apnea, and treat patients with conditions affecting the upper aero-digestive tract, including swallowing and voice disorders.

Procedures Performed

ENT doctors perform a wide range of procedures, including tonsillectomy, myringotomy (ear tubes), adenoidectomy, sinus surgery, septoplasty, thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, and surgery for sleep apnea. They also perform more complex procedures such as cochlear implants, thyroid surgery, and cancer treatment surgeries.

See Also

• Otolaryngology
• Audiology
• Speech-Language Pathology

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