What Is an Otolaryngologist?
A physician with a focus on head and neck surgery, as well as disorders affecting the ears, nose, and throat, is known as an otolaryngologist. Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States, with specialists organized since 1896. It is also sometimes referred to as otorhinolaryngology.
An otolaryngologist is a medical professional who also practices surgery. As a result, they are able to undertake surgeries to assist cure illnesses that affect the sensitive tissues of the throat, nose, and ears.
A visit to an otolaryngologist is rather common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [1] estimates that in 2010, otolaryngologists received roughly 20 million visits. People under the age of 15 were involved in one-fifth of these. When veterans and military procedures are taken into account, the figures are higher.
Numerous problems can be treated by otolaryngologists. Examples include oropharyngeal cancer, chronic or fungus sinusitis, hearing loss, and obstructive sleep apnea. To find out more about this varied medical specialty, keep reading.