What does the ENT specialist do?

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Ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeons diagnose, evaluate and manage diseases of the head and neck. Their formal title is otorhinolaryngologist or otolaryngologist.

What is difference between ENT and Otolaryngology?

In other words, there is no difference between an otolaryngologist and ENT. They are one and the same, with the latter being the shorthand version that’s much easier to recall and pronounce.

Why would I be referred to ENT?

Injuries, growths or deformities affecting the head and neck, including cancer. Difficulty swallowing. Chronic nasal congestion or frequent nose bleeds. Any other symptoms affecting your ears, nose, throat or balance can also be checked by an ENT specialist if you are worried or in need of a second opinion.

What causes ear, nose, and throat problems?

Ear, nose and throat infections are often caused by the same kinds of bacteria and viruses. However, the symptoms can be different depending on where the infection is located: Ear infections can cause earache, wax or discharge, hearing loss and balance problems.

What problems does an ENT treat?

ENTs can treat the following conditions and perform following procedures on patients of all ages:

Adenoid removal.
Chronic ear infections.
Cochlear implants for hearing restoration.
Congenital abnormalities (like a cleft palate or lip or a loss of smell)
Deviated septum repairs.
Eardrum perforation repairs.
Ear tube inserts.

When should I see a ENT or gastroenterologist?

If you had stomach issues, you’d check in with a gastroenterologist. And if you developed an issue with your head or neck—including your ears, nose, sinuses, throat, voice box, thyroid and esophagus—you’d take a trip to an otolaryngologist.

Is ENT the same as head and neck surgery?

Otolaryngology is a medical specialty which is focused on the ears, nose, and throat. It is also called otolaryngology-head and neck surgery because specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. An otolaryngologist is often called an ear, nose, and throat doctor, or an ENT for short.

What happens at your first ENT appointment?

Be sure to let the ENT know when the symptoms first began. Depending on the reason for the visit, the ENT will perform a physical and visual examination. This may include looking in your ears, your nose and your throat. Your neck, throat, cheekbones and other areas of your face and head may be palpitated.

Can a referral be rejected?

As part of this review process, a provider can choose to reject the referral if they feel it’s inappropriate for their service or they require additional referral information to make a decision.