ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)

ENT Surgeons treat a broad spectrum of problems ranging from infections, chronic diseases, anatomical deformities, tumors, to functional disorders. Treatment involves a combination of medical management, minimally invasive procedures, and complex surgeries tailored to the patient's condition.

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Key Areas of ENT Surgeon:

1. Ear Treatments:

• Ear Infections: Treatment: Antibiotics, ear drops, pain relief, surgical drainage (e.g., myringotomy).
• Hearing Loss: Treatment: Hearing aids, cochlear implants, surgical correction of structural defects.
• Tinnitus (Ringing in Ears): Treatment: Counseling, sound therapy, medications, tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT).
• Balance Disorders (Vertigo, Meniere’s Disease): Treatment: Vestibular rehabilitation therapy, medications, surgery (e.g., labyrinthectomy).
• Ear Tumors & Cholesteatoma: Treatment: Surgical removal of abnormal growths or cholesteatoma.

2. Nose Treatments:

• Chronic Sinusitis – Treatment: Nasal corticosteroids, antibiotics, saline irrigation, functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).
• Nasal Polyps – Treatment: Nasal steroids, surgical removal (polypectomy), biologic therapy (e.g., Dupilumab).
• Deviated Nasal Septum – Treatment: Septoplasty surgery to correct the deviation.
• Epistaxis (Nosebleeds) – Treatment: Nasal packing, cauterization, surgery in severe cases.
• Allergic Rhinitis – Treatment: Antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, immunotherapy (allergy shots).

3. Throat Treatments:

• Tonsillitis and Adenoiditis: Treatment: Antibiotics, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy.
• Sleep Apnea: Treatment: CPAP therapy, oral appliances, surgery (e.g., UPPP – uvulopalatopharyngoplasty).
• Laryngitis & Voice Disorders: Treatment: Voice rest, medications, speech therapy, surgery if structural issues.
• Throat Tumors (Benign or Malignant): Treatment: Surgical removal, radiation therapy, chemotherapy.

4. Head and Neck Surgery:

• Thyroid Surgery: Treatment: Thyroidectomy for thyroid nodules, goiter, or cancer.
• Parotid and Salivary Gland Surgery: Treatment: Removal of tumors, drainage of abscesses.
• Neck Mass Biopsy and Removal: Treatment: Fine-needle aspiration, surgical excision of cysts or tumors.

5. Interventional Procedures:

• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS): Minimally invasive procedure to clear blocked sinuses.
• Cochlear Implant Surgery: For severe sensorineural hearing loss.
• Tracheostomy: Surgical creation of a breathing opening in the neck.

6. Postoperative Care & Rehabilitation:

• Regular follow-up after surgeries.
• Voice and swallowing therapy.
• Hearing rehabilitation.

Summary:

ENT Surgeons treat a broad spectrum of problems ranging from infections, chronic diseases, anatomical deformities, tumors, to functional disorders. Treatment involves a combination of medical management, minimally invasive procedures, and complex surgeries tailored to the patient's condition.

Let me know if you want me to provide a detailed treatment plan for a specific ENT condition.