ENT Doctor and Otolaryngologist Are They the Same?
You could believe that otolaryngologists sound disturbingly similar to ENT physicians. This is because they are identical! Otolaryngologists are sometimes known as ENTs informally.
Duties of an otolaryngologist
Let’s now examine the areas of the body that an otolaryngologist specializes in.
Ears and throat
Our ears are essential for hearing as well as for keeping our equilibrium. Otolaryngologists can treat a variety of ear problems, such as persistent ear infections, impacted ear wax, vertigo or dizziness, and hearing loss. Other include:
- ruptured eardrums
- inner ear diseases such Meniere’s illness [2]
- ear tumor [3]
- eustachian tube abnormality
- fractures in the temporal bones and middle ear fluid
- otosclerosis
Our throat tissues support our ability to breathe, speak, and swallow. An otolaryngologist can help with the following throat issues:
- hoarseness
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) [4]
- sore throat
- problems of swallowing
- voice cord issues
- diseases that cause laryngitis and affect the tonsils and adenoids
- throat cancer
- snoring
- Sleep apnea
- difficulties with the airways, like subglottic stenosis