The nose, ears, and throat are closely connected. Therefore, the medical specialty of otolaryngology deals with all conditions that can occur in the ears, nose, throat, and oral cavity. The vocal tract, the upper and lower respiratory tracts, and the esophagus also fall within the scope of ENT, as it is commonly known.
This also makes it clear that there are many conditions that fall within the field of otolaryngology. In addition to common conditions such as inflammation of the tonsils, sinuses, or middle ear, nasal polyps, diphtheria, and a deviated nasal septum are also among the most frequently treated conditions. Other issues such as
- snoring and sleep apnea,
- sudden hearing loss and tinnitus, or
- loss of taste and smell
also fall within the scope of these specialists.
ENT specialists do not rely solely on conservative methods such as medication or oxygen therapy.
- Nose or ear corrections,
- laryngeal surgery,
- surgery for adenoids, or
- endoscopic removal of foreign bodies
are just a few examples of the broad surgical scope of this specialty.