FAQ

A: ENT specialist treats diseases of Ear, Nose & Throat, below are some of the conditions treated by an ENT specialist:

Nose & Sinus

Nose blockage

Nose Bleed

Sinus infection

Deviated septum

Nasal injuries

Nasal tumors

Allergic Rhinitis

Ear

Ear discharge

Ear infections

Hearing loss

Ear pains

Ringing sound in the ears

Mouth & throat

Mouth ulcer

Neck swellings

Adenoids and tonsils

Sleep disordered breathing

Voice problems

A: Common signs of ear infections include ear pain or fullness, discharge, hearing loss, and fever. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications.

A: Hearing loss is diagnosed through audiometric tests. Treatment options include eardrum repair, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and medical interventions based on the cause.

A: The ear is self-cleaning, the wax and dead tissues are gradually moved out from the inner part of the ear canal which can be noticed as flakes in the outer part of the ear. One needs to wipe off these ear flakes with soft cotton clothes after a bath. In case the ear canal has a build up of wax, it will result in reduced hearing and sometimes pain. In such conditions you must visit an ENT surgeon who may prescribe a wax dissolving drops or perform an ear syringing/ suctioning.

A: Ringing sound in the ear without any external sound is called tinnitus, it is not normal. It is annoying and disturbing to the individual and may also affect sleep. It is frequently associated with hearing loss. It is advised to get a consultation with the ENT specialist who may evaluate with an audiogram and imaging to identify the cause of tinnitus.

A: Yes, hearing aids are a common and effective treatment for age-related hearing loss, improving overall quality of life.

A: There are various cases of nasal bleeding and is most common in children and elders.

Some of the causes of nasal bleed is as follows:

Picking of nose and forceful blowing of nose

Due to extreme climatic conditions as hot, cold and dry conditions

Use of blood thinning drugs

Hypertension

Nasal trauma

Nasal tumors.

A: Nasal polyps are grapes like swelling of the Sino-nasal mucosa caused by the allergic condition of sinuses. These inflammatory conditions block the sinus drainage and result in the nasal obstruction, nasal congestion, discharge and loss of smell. Long time untreated nasal polyps may lead to lung inflammation and asthma.

A: Yes, allergies can impact ENT health. Management includes allergen avoidance, medications, and immunotherapy.

A: Children in the age of 3-14 years who have enlarged adenoids and or tonsils develop upper airway obstruction leading to sleep disturbances, snoring, mouth breathing, drooling of saliva. Children with these problems should seek medical attention as this condition can lead to cardiovascular, metabolic, neuropsychiatric and developmental disorders.

A: It is a minimally invasive nasal surgery where a thin optical lens rod is used to excess the nasal cavities and sinuses through the nostril without an external skin incision. The surgery enables clearance of the disease and establishment of near physiologic drainage of the paranasal sinuses. With the help of powered instruments, better optical systems and skill of the Sinus Surgeon most of the diseases of nose and sinuses are accessible by endoscopic sinus surgery.

Allergic Rhinitis is a cold like symptoms on exposure to certain allergens in the environment. The common symptoms on exposure to allergens are 

sneezing, 

itching nose, ears and throat, 

running nose, watering of eyes

cough.

The common allergens are: pollen, house dust mites, furs of dogs and cats, mold in humid conditions, wood dust, certain food items such as peanuts, seafood, etc.

A: Snoring can result from various factors. Treatment options range from lifestyle changes to surgical interventions, depending on the underlying cause.

A: Treatment may involve antibiotics for acute infections or surgical removal if recurrent infections or obstructive sleep apnea are present.

A: Diagnosis involves sleep studies. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, CPAP therapy, and surgical interventions if necessary.

A: Recovery times vary, but patients can generally expect improvement within a few days to weeks, with complete recovery over several weeks to months depending on the procedure

A: Yes, it is important to review with the ENT surgeon, there are various causes for hearing loss, some hearing losses are due to simple ear wax, some are due to acute infection, some are treatable by ear cleaning, some by medication and some by surgery. An ENT surgeon evaluates, may ask for audiometry and in some cases imaging and tailor your treatment to the cause. In case hearing aid is required, audiological review with types of hearing aids is recommended by an ENT specialist. Furthermore, an audiologist is required for programming and adjustment of the hearing aids.

A: Noise-induced hearing loss is often permanent, but prevention includes using ear protection devices, reducing exposure to environmental noises.

A: Non-invasive treatments include lifestyle changes, weight reduction, positional therapy, oral appliances, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.