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ENT Department

ENT Department

ENT Department

Comprehensive Care for Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders

What is ENT?

The ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Department specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and disorders affecting the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, and related structures of the head and neck. ENT specialists (otolaryngologists) provide both medical and surgical care to improve hearing, breathing, and overall quality of life.

What Conditions Are Treated?

The department treats a variety of conditions, including:

  • Ear infections and ear pain

  • Hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in ears)

  • Balance problems and dizziness

  • Sinusitis (sinus infections) and nasal congestion

  • Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)

  • Throat infections, tonsillitis, and sore throat

  • Voice disorders and hoarseness

  • Sleep apnea and snoring

  • Swallowing difficulties and throat pain

  • Head and neck tumors and lumps

How Is Diagnosis Done?

  • Physical examination using specialized tools like otoscope and laryngoscope

  • Hearing tests (audiometry) to evaluate hearing loss

  • Nasal endoscopy and sinus imaging (CT scan)

  • Throat swabs and allergy testing

  • Balance tests for dizziness and vertigo

  • Biopsy of suspicious lumps or lesions when necessary

How Is Treatment Given?

  • Medications: antibiotics, antihistamines, decongestants, and steroids

  • Earwax removal and management of ear infections

  • Hearing aids and other assistive devices

  • Minor surgical procedures: tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, ear tube insertion

  • Advanced surgeries for sinusitis, vocal cord problems, or tumors

  • Voice therapy and rehabilitation

  • Lifestyle advice for allergy and sleep apnea management

Who Should Visit This Department?

You should visit the ENT department if you experience:

  • Ear pain, discharge, or hearing problems

  • Persistent nasal congestion or sinus pain

  • Frequent sore throat or difficulty swallowing

  • Hoarseness lasting more than two weeks

  • Dizziness or balance issues

  • Snoring or sleep disturbances

  • Lumps or swelling in the neck or throat

Why It’s Important

The ENT department ensures:

  • Early diagnosis and treatment of infections and chronic conditions

  • Preservation and improvement of hearing and voice quality

  • Relief from breathing and swallowing difficulties

  • Detection of serious conditions such as tumors at an early stage

  • Better overall head and neck health, improving quality of life