ENT Specialists
- Dr. Moazzam Ali
- Dr. Saeed Ahmad Khan
An ENT specialist (Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist), also known as an otorhinolaryngologist or ENT doctor, is a medical professional who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions related to the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. ENT specialists are trained to handle both medical and surgical treatments for a variety of disorders.
Services Provided by ENT Specialists:
- Ear Care:
- Hearing loss: ENT specialists diagnose and treat different types of hearing loss, including sensorineural hearing loss and conductive hearing loss. They may also fit hearing aids or recommend other treatment options.
- Ear infections: Chronic ear infections or conditions like otitis media (middle ear infection) are treated by ENT specialists.
- Tinnitus: Management of ringing or buzzing in the ears (tinnitus), which may have multiple causes.
- Balance disorders: Treatment for dizziness or vertigo often caused by inner ear problems.
- Nose Care:
- Sinus issues: ENT specialists treat sinus infections, nasal congestion, and conditions like chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps.
- Allergic rhinitis: Management of allergies that affect the nose, including seasonal allergies.
- Nasal obstructions: Surgery or treatments for structural issues like a deviated septum or nasal polyps that obstruct breathing.
- Smell disorders: Evaluation and treatment of problems with the sense of smell, such as anosmia (loss of smell).
- Throat Care:
- Voice disorders: Treatment for voice-related issues, including hoarseness, laryngitis, and vocal cord paralysis.
- Swallowing difficulties: Management of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) caused by conditions like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) or neurological conditions.
- Tonsils and adenoids: Removal of tonsils or adenoids in cases of chronic infection or obstruction, especially in children.
- Throat infections: Treatment for conditions like strep throat, laryngitis, and other throat infections.
- Head and Neck Care:
- Tumors: ENT specialists diagnose and treat benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including cancers of the throat, nose, or salivary glands.
- Sleep apnea: Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, often involving surgery or the use of CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) devices.
- Neck pain and lymph nodes: Assessment and treatment of abnormal lymph nodes or other neck issues, often linked to infections or cancer.
- Surgical Interventions:
- ENT specialists are trained in various surgical procedures, including:
- Tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils)
- Septoplasty (correction of a deviated septum)
- Myringotomy (surgical procedure to drain fluid from the middle ear)
- Endoscopic sinus surgery to treat chronic sinusitis and other nasal issues.
- Thyroid and parotid gland surgeries for tumors or other issues in the head and neck.
- ENT specialists are trained in various surgical procedures, including:
Types of ENT Specialists:
- General ENT: Handles a wide variety of conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat.
- Pediatric ENT: Specializes in diagnosing and treating ENT conditions in children.
- Rhinologist: Focuses on conditions related to the nose and sinuses.
- Laryngologist: Specializes in the voice box (larynx) and swallowing disorders.
- Neurotologist: A subspecialty focused on diseases of the ear and related structures, particularly the balance system and the nerves.
- Head and Neck Surgeon: Focuses on surgical treatment of head and neck conditions, including cancer and other serious disorders.
