ENT Notes

What are the key areas covered in ENT?

The key areas covered in ENT include:

Otology and neurotology: The study and treatment of disorders related to the ear, including hearing loss, balance disorders, tinnitus, and infections of the middle and inner ear.

Rhinology: The study and treatment of disorders related to the nose and sinuses, including nasal congestion, allergies, sinusitis, and nasal polyps.

Laryngology: The study and treatment of disorders related to the larynx (voice box) and throat, including hoarseness, vocal cord nodules and polyps, and swallowing disorders.

Head and neck oncology: The study and treatment of cancers and tumors that affect the head and neck, including the throat, mouth, salivary glands, and thyroid gland.

Pediatric otolaryngology: The study and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders in children, including ear infections, tonsillitis, and congenital abnormalities of the head and neck.

Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery: The study and treatment of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures that involve the head and neck, including rhinoplasty (nose surgery), facelifts, and reconstruction of facial defects caused by trauma or cancer surgery.