What is an Otolaryngologist (pronounced o/toe/lair/in/goll/oh/jist)?
Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck. They are commonly referred to as ENT physicians.
Their special skills include diagnosing and managing diseases of the sinuses, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, upper pharynx (mouth and throat), as well as structures of the neck and face. Otolaryngologists diagnose, treat, and manage specialty-specific disorders as well as many primary care problems in both children and adults.
The Ears
Otolaryngologists are trained in both the medical and surgical management of hearing, ear infections, balance disorders, ear noise (tinnitus), nerve pain, and facial and cranial nerve disorders. They also mange congenital (birth) disorders of the outer and inner ear.
Care of the nasal cavity and sinuses is one of the primary skills of otolaryngologists. Their expertise in the nasal area includes management of allergies, sense of smell, breathing thoroughly and even the appearance of the nose.
Also included in the expertise of otolaryngologists is the management of diseases of the larynx (voice box) and the upper aero-digestive tract or esophagus, including voice and swallowing disorders.
This area includes the important nerves that control sight, smell, hearing, and the face. In the head and neck area, otolaryngologists are trained to treat infectious diseases, both benign and malignant (cancerous) tumors, facial trauma, and deformities. Additionally these specialists perform plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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