ENT- The Science Of The Most Fragile Parts Of The Human Body

Posted by Dr. Paul C Drago
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Jan 27, 2017
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What do you mean by ENT?

How can you become an ENT Specialist?

What are the major conditions of an ENT patient?

Is suffering from neck or head disorders normal?

Is suffering from hearing swallowing or breathing issues normal?

Are you not satisfied by your primary care doctor?

Visit a professional as soon as possible and get better sooner.

ENT doctors are professionals who administer and treat diseases & conditions related to ear, nose and throat region, along with ENT-related head and neck disorders.


Know Why and When to Visit an ENT Specialist

All conditions related to ear, nose and throat, comes under the medical specialty, known as otorhinolargyngology or simply otolaryngology. It requires another five years of specialty training of medical school, to qualify a certification exam, to specialize in this field of medicine and known as an ENT specialist. They are experts in surgical and medical management of the following issues:

·         Ear Disorders: Ear infections, hearing impairment, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), or ear pains and conditions that affect balance of the individual. They also treat birth disorders.

·         Nose Disorders: Issues that affect sinuses, the nose and the nasal cavity i.e. affect smell, breathing and physical appearance of the individual.

·         Throat Disorders: Issues that affect speech, eating, swallowing, singing and digestion.

·         ENT-related Head & Neck Disorders: Trauma, diseases, tumors and deformities of the head and neck. They can also perform cosmetic & reconstructive surgeries.

And subspecialty trainings like facial-plastic surgeries, neurotology, allergy, pediatric otolaryngology, certification in sleep medicine or surgeries of head & neck.


Some Diseases treated by ENT Specialists

Among the various conditions, the following are some of the issues commonly administered and treated by an ENT doctor:

  • Ear, nose, or throat birth defects
  • Hair loss
  • Allergy or Tinnitus
  • Balance problems or Swimmer's ear
  • Nerve problems in your ears, nose, or throat
  • Tonsil or adenoid infection
  • Pain in your ears, nose, or throat
  • Hearing impairment, dizziness or ear infection
  • Injury to your ears, nose, or throat
  • Down's syndrome
  • Deviated septum or cleft palate
  • Growth or tumor in your ears, nose, or throat
  • Undesired appearance of the nose or face
  • Drooping of the eyelids
  • Hoarseness or sore throat
  • Voice or swallowing problems
  • Problems with smell, nasal congestion, nose bleeds, breathing problems, asthma or sinus problem

Conclusion

The ENT specialists are available all around the world, administering and managing all the disorders/ conditions of nose, throat, ears and related problems of head & neck. Some of these professionals are also specialized and experienced in fields of medicine like facial-plastic surgery and cosmetic surgeries et-cetera e.g. Dr Paul C Drago, Greenville. He is an extremely experienced specialist and quite known worldwide for his stable hands & a successful career. Dr Paul C Drago is considered as one of the most experienced ENT doctors in USA because of his over 24 years of experience, making his insights valuable for the subordinates as well as young and primary-care doctors.

These ENT specialists are required around the world, especially if they can treat more than one type of diseases. The experience in different fields of medicines helps people with more effective and quicker overall benefits & treatments. There are a lot of disorders and conditions caused because of the various types of pollution like soil pollution, air pollution and water pollution et-cetera. Degradation of the nature has triggered so many severe conditions and diseases, the treatment to which is not easily available or doable.

These ENT specialists also act as role models and consultants to established junior doctors and patients, who need help with some medical cases or the other, for advice and suggestions where expert opinion is appreciated and needed. It is rightly said a long time ago that prevention is better than cure, especially when delaying makes it more severe and worse. It states that one should always be careful and try to be healthy because symptoms are enhanced to severe diseases which spoil the entire life of individuals at times and even their family members are affected mentally, financially and emotionally.

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