otolaryngologists
Doctors for sinuses
Otolaryngologists are physicians who specialize in disorders of the ear, nose, and throat—often called ENT doctors.
They treat conditions ranging from hearing loss and sinus infections to throat cancer and sleep apnea.
The field combines medical and surgical approaches: The otolaryngologist recommended removing her tonsils.
Inflamed nasal cavities
- tinnitusPerceived phantom ear sounds
- vertigoSensation of spinning
- hearing lossReduced ability to perceive sound
- sleep apneaDisorder of interrupted breathing
deviated septum · polyps · pharyngitis · dysphonia · dysphagia · allergies · nosebleeds · strep throat
Excision of throat lymphoid tissue
- adenoidectomyExcision of nasopharyngeal tonsils
- septoplastyNasal wall realignment
- rhinoplastySurgery reshaping the nose
- laryngectomyExcision of vocal apparatus
thyroidectomy · cochlear implant · sinus surgery · mastoidectomy · tracheostomy · operating room · anesthesia · incision
Muscular throat cavity
- cochleaSpiral hearing organ
- eustachian tubeEar-to-pharynx drainage channel
- vocal cordsSound-producing throat membranes
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
adenoids · tonsils · vestibular system · ossicles · nasal cavity · turbinates · epiglottis · thyroid
Head orifice specialty
- earAuditory organ
- noseOlfactory facial organ
- throatNeck's inner passage
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
examination · endoscopy · audiometry · otoscopy · biopsy · imaging · consultation · referral
Formal professional competency verification
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- subspecialtyNarrower focus within specialty
- medical degreePhysician's professional qualification
training · rhinology · practice · hospital · academic · physician · surgeon · credentials
sinusitis
Inflamed nasal cavities
- tinnitusPerceived phantom ear sounds
- vertigoSensation of spinning
- hearing lossReduced ability to perceive sound
sleep apnea · deviated septum · polyps · pharyngitis · dysphonia · dysphagia · allergies · nosebleeds · strep throat · hoarseness
tonsillectomy
Excision of throat lymphoid tissue
- adenoidectomyExcision of nasopharyngeal tonsils
- septoplastyNasal wall realignment
- rhinoplastySurgery reshaping the nose
laryngectomy · thyroidectomy · cochlear implant · sinus surgery · mastoidectomy · tracheostomy · operating room · anesthesia · incision · reconstruction
pharynx
Muscular throat cavity
- cochleaSpiral hearing organ
- eustachian tubeEar-to-pharynx drainage channel
- vocal cordsSound-producing throat membranes
sinuses · adenoids · tonsils · vestibular system · ossicles · nasal cavity · turbinates · epiglottis · thyroid · parotid
ENT
Head orifice specialty
diagnosis · examination · endoscopy · audiometry · otoscopy · biopsy · imaging · consultation · referral · specialist
board certification
Formal professional competency verification
- residencyState of dwelling somewhere
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- subspecialtyNarrower focus within specialty
medical degree · training · rhinology · practice · hospital · academic · physician · surgeon · credentials · continuing education
otolaryngologistsgeneral practitioners
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