Otorhinolaryngology studies diseases of the ear, nose, and throat (pharynx, larynx, trachea) and deals with their treatment and prevention. The reason these organs are grouped under one specialty is due to their anatomical proximity.
Diseases classified as ENT disorders include:
Adenoids
Pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis
Nasal septum deviation
Acute and chronic rhinitis
Allergic and vasomotor rhinitis
Sinusitis
External otitis
Inner ear otitis
Sensorineural hearing loss
Tonsillitis
Chronic tonsillitis
Ménière’s disease, etc.
Symptoms of ENT diseases:
Difficulty in nasal breathing
Feeling of pressure in the paranasal area
Swelling in the brow and cheek region
Decreased or lost sense of smell
Nasal discharge
Dryness in the nose
Hearing loss or complete hearing loss
Ringing in the ears
Headaches or dizziness
Ear discharge
Cough
Hoarseness or raspiness in the voice
Throat irritation
Enlargement or pain in submandibular lymph nodes
Diagnosis of ENT diseases is carried out using:
Endoscopy
Ultrasound
Laboratory tests