Key Responsibilities of an ENT Specialist:
â Diagnosis and Treatment: Treating conditions affecting hearing, balance, speech,
swallowing, and the respiratory system.
â Surgical Interventions: Performing surgeries for ear infections, nasal issues, sinus
problems, and throat disorders.
Common Conditions Treated:
â Ear: Hearing loss, ear infections, tinnitus, balance disorders.
â Nose: Sinus infections, nasal obstructions, allergies, deviated septum.
â Throat: Tonsillitis, voice disorders, swallowing difficulties, throat cancer.
â Head & Neck: Tumors, cysts, or other abnormalities in the head and neck.
Common ENT Surgeries:
1. Tonsillectomy: Removal of the tonsils.
2. Septoplasty: Correcting a deviated septum.
3. Myringotomy: Inserting tubes in the ears to treat chronic infections.
4. Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: Treating chronic sinusitis.
5. Laryngectomy: Removal of the larynx (for cancer).