From swimmer's ear to tonsillitis, otolaryngologists - or ENT specialists - help treat problems of the ears, nose, and throat.

Otolaryngology is the medical specialty that deals with disorders and conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) region, and related areas of the head and neck. If you have a problem that is related to your ear, nose, or throat, you may need to see an ENT specialist, who is also called an ear, nose, and throat doctor or an otolaryngologist.

Conditions

ENT specialists are experts in both the medical and surgical management of the following:

  • Injury to your ears, nose, or throat
  • Nerve problems in your ears, nose, or throat
  • Balance problems
  • Dizziness
  • Hearing impairment
  • Ear infection
  • Tonsil or adenoid infection
  • Swimmer's ear

Other Specialties

Many ENT specialists have also completed additional training in one of the following subspecialty areas of otolaryngology:

  • Pediatric otolaryngology (specializing in ENT problems in children)
  • Otology/neurotology/audiology (specializing in ears, balance, and tinnitus)
  • Allergy
  • Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Head and neck surgery (specializing in tumors of the head and neck)
  • Laryngology (specializing in the throat, voice, and swallowing)
  • Rhinology (specializing in the nose and sinus cavity)

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