ENT specialists are trained in both medicine and surgery. So, they can diagnose, treat and deliver the appropriate care for every patient suffering from the disorders of the ear, nose and throat. The following are their areas of expertise.

• Otology or neurotology: diseases related to the ear, which can include nerve pathway disorders, cancerand trauma.

Examples – Ear infection, Hearing loss, Tinnitus, Swimmer’s ear, Dizziness.

• Paediatric otolaryngology: ENT diseases in children, including congenital disabilities in the head and neck and developmental delays.

Examples- Otitis media, Airway problems, Asthma, Down’s syndrome, Tonsil and Adenoid infection, and Sinus disease.

• Plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face: ENT surgeons can perform functional, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries to treat any abnormalities of the face and neck.

Examples – Rhinoplasty, Cleft palate, Facelift, Deviated septum,

Rhinology: Diseases affecting the nose and sinuses. Examples – Stuffy nose, Bleeding from the nose, Loss of smell and sinus disorder.

• Laryngology: Throat disorders, voice and swallowing problems.

Examples – Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Swallowing disorder, Sore throat, Hoarseness.

• Allergy –  Chronic sinusitis, Sore throat, Dizziness, Hay fever, Seasonal and perennial rhinitis, Laryngitis.