Otorhinolaryngology (Ears, Nose and Throat - ENT)

Otorhinolaryngology is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatments of conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat (ENT) along with other interconnected parts in the head and neck region. The ears, nose and neck structures play a vital role in hearing, breathing and speaking and conditions that affect them may lead to mild discomfort to serious health implications.

Doctors specialized in otorhinolaryngology are called otolaryngologists or ENT doctors. Some common conditions that ENT doctors treat is hearing loss, sinusitis, and throat infections. Besides that, our ENT doctors also have advanced training in various subspecialties such as voice disorder, paediatric ENT, allergies, head and neck cancers, and sleep disorders. Certain symptoms that may prompt you to be referred to our highly skilled ENT doctors include persistent sore throat, runny nose or cough, sinus and nasal congestion, vertigo, hearing loss, difficulty swallowing, severe snoring, allergies, and ear infections, to name a few.

List of Conditions:

Ear disorders – e.g., hearing loss, ear infections (otitis media and otitis externa), tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (dizziness), ear wax buildup, congenital abnormalities of the ear and growths (acoustic neuroma and cholesteatoma).
Nasal and sinus disorders - conditions that affect the nasal passages and sinuses, including sinusitis (sinus infections), nasal congestion, nasal polyps, nasal tumours, deviated septum, postnasal drip, allergies, rhinitis, and nasal fractures.
Throat and voice disorders - conditions such as sore throat (pharyngitis), tonsillitis, hoarseness, vocal cord nodules or polyps, laryngitis, swallowing disorders (dysphagia), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affecting the throat.
Head and neck tumours - ENT doctors manage benign and malignant tumours of the head and neck region, including those affecting the thyroid gland, salivary glands, parathyroid gland, lymph nodes, larynx (voice box), oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx.
Sleep disorders - sleep-related breathing disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), snoring, and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS).
Paediatric ENT - ENT doctors who provide care for children with various ear, nose, and throat disorders, including ear infections, tonsillitis, adenoiditis, congenital hearing loss, and airway disorders.

Early diagnosis and treatment of ENT conditions can help to manage symptoms and prevent further complications. A typical visit with our ENT doctors may entail several diagnostic tests depending on your symptoms as follows to understand your conditions:

Otoscopy for visual inspection for infection, inflammation or any abnormalities in the ear
Audiometric testing for hearing loss or balance issues
Nasal endoscopy to examine the inside of your nose
Laryngoscopy to assess voice disorders
Neck exam for lymph nodes, thyroid gland and salivary glands examination
Polysomnography (sleep study) and nasopharyngoscopy (examination of the upper airway) for sleep-related conditions
Allergy testing
Imaging using computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound

We can see that otorhinolaryngology is a diverse and dynamic specialty that requires expertise in both medical management and surgical techniques, therefore, ENT doctors are trained to perform both nonsurgical and surgical treatments and also work closely with other healthcare professionals, including audiologists, speech-language pathologists, radiologists, oncologists, and neurosurgeons, to provide comprehensive care for patients with conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.

List of Procedures:

Medications
Lifestyle modifications
Endoscopic sinus surgery
Reconstructivesurgery(e.g.,rhinoplasty(nosesurgery),facelifts, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), and facial trauma reconstruction)
Snoring/sleep disorder surgery
Corrective breathing surgery (e.g., septoplasty – to fix a deviated septum to improve breathing)
Tonsil removal (tonsillectomy)
Cochlear implants – to improve hearing for those with hearing loss
Tracheostomy – opening of the tracheostomy tube
Thyroidectomy – surgical removal of the thyroid gland, partially or fully
Voice therapy

Regular check-ups and healthy lifestyle choices, such as avoiding exposure to irritants and maintaining good hygiene, can also help to prevent and manage conditions affecting the ears, nose, and throat. Come meet our ENT doctors at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur for a check-up today.

Otolaryngologists at Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur

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