Who is an ENT specialist?

Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist is a medical doctor that specializes in the treatment of diseases of the head and neck. They are also known as Otolaryngologists.

When should you visit an ENT specialist?

• Hearing problems
• Ear infections
• Swallowing abnormalities
• Nerve problems in the ear, throat, or nose
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

Dizziness

Deviated septum, the bone, and cartilage that divides the nasal cavity of the nose in half — is ill functional thus making breathing difficult.

Nasal obstruction

• Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose. You may get a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip.
• Sinusitis and sinus headaches: The sinuses are hollow cavities in the skull. You may get swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses.
• Migraines, a severe headache that may last for days. It causes pain and pulsing sensation on one side of the head.
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when fluids and food inside the stomach crawl up the esophagus.
• Vocal cord disorders are caused by the overuse of the vocal cord.
• Throat tumors
• Enlarged thyroid glands, also known as Goiter.
• Neck masses
• Sleep apnea and snoring, sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder in which breathing starts and stops frequently.
• Sleeping disorders related to breathing.
• Cleft palates are openings in the upper lips or the roof of the mouth. It is mainly a birth defect.
• Hair loss, facial paralysis

The above list is not exhaustive. There are many different uses of an ENT specialist that depends upon the disorder and the doctor’s advice.