What is an Otolaryngologist?

Otolaryngologists are specialists with skills in surgical and medical management. They treat patients who have diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat and other areas around the head and neck. Otolaryngologists are popularly known as ENT physicians. People typically visit and otolaryngologist when they have specific issues with their sinuses, nose, ears, mouth, throat, larynx and other structures of the face and neck.

Why Go To One? 

Otolaryngologists are the preferred choice for these specific areas because people need more than general treatment, which is what they receive from primary care physicians. An ENT will take a close look at your concerns and get to the bottom of what is causing the problem.

What Is The Most Common Treatment? 

One of the main reasons why people visit an otolaryngologist is for hearing problems. Whether due to old age, infection, noise, physical damage, or nerve disorders, hearing loss is a common problem here in our country.

Allergy Care

Another area ENT doctors commonly deal with is allergies. Otolaryngologists can provide allergy shots or medication to help patients battle laryngitis, soreness, chronic sinusitis and many more ailments caused by allergies.

Facial Reconstructive And Plastic Surgery 

Sometimes issues with one’s face and neck are more cosmetic than medical and requires reconstructive surgery. Otolaryngologists are trained to help with those requests. ENT specialists can help fix a cleft palate, drooping eyelids, a deviated septum, and many other deformities or requests.

Other Reasons To Schedule An Appointment 

Special concerns such as a lump in the head or neck, loss of smell, loss of voice, or issues with swallowing should also be brought to the attention of an otolaryngologists.

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