Question 1

When should you go to an ENT Doctor?

Accepted Answer

You may need to see an ear, nose, and throat doctor if you have an ear disorder or condition, such as a hearing impairment, ear infections, disorders that affect balance, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), or pain in your ear. ENT specialists can also treat congenital disorders of the ear (disorders you were born with)..

Question 2

What tests do ENT specialists do?

Accepted Answer

A complete ENT examination includes inspection of the face, ears, nose, throat and neck. Audiometric testing is commonly performed for patients with complaints of hearing loss, ringing in the ears, or balance disorders. The otoacoustic emissions test (OAE) is a pass-fail screening test for normal hearing.

Question 3

Do ENT doctors perform surgery?

Accepted Answer

For an ENT physician, the ear, nose, throat, larynx, and the sinuses are in the scope of treatment areas. Unlike physicians who can only medically treat conditions involving these areas and structures, ENT doctors can treat and also perform surgery on the structures involved, if necessary.

Question 4

When should you see a ENT doctor for sinus problems?

Accepted Answer

You might have chronic sinusitis if you have at least two of the four symptoms note below for at least 12 weeks. You should see a specialist if nasal congestion or obstruction last 3 months or longer. Chronic sinusitis causes swelling and drainage in the nose, which can best be seen during an endoscopic examination by an ENT specialist (otolaryngologist).

Question 5

Can ENT doctors diagnose hearing loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ENT doctors diagnose problems related to hearing problems. Most often, they work in coordination with audiologists to provide the best treatment for hearing loss.

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