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Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)

Otorhinolaryngology (pronounced: oh-toe-rye-no-lair-in-goll-uh-jee), also known as ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), is a branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The term comes from the Greek words 'otos' for ear, 'rhinos' for nose, 'larynx' for throat, and 'logia' meaning study.

Ear

The ear is a complex organ that allows for the perception of sound and helps maintain balance. Disorders of the ear can lead to symptoms such as hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. Common conditions treated by ENT specialists include otitis media, otosclerosis, and Meniere's disease.

Nose

The nose is responsible for the sense of smell and plays a major role in breathing. ENT specialists often treat conditions such as rhinitis, sinusitis, and nasal polyps. They also perform procedures like rhinoplasty and septoplasty.

Throat

The throat is a vital pathway for food and air. It also houses the vocal cords. Common throat conditions treated by ENT specialists include tonsillitis, laryngitis, and throat cancer. They also perform procedures like tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

Related Structures of the Head and Neck

In addition to the ear, nose, and throat, ENT specialists also treat conditions affecting related structures of the head and neck. This includes disorders of the salivary glands, oral cavity, pharynx, and larynx. They also manage conditions affecting the facial nerves and skull base.

Related Terms

  • Audiology: The branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.
  • Rhinology: The study of the nose and its diseases.
  • Laryngology: The study of the larynx and its disorders.
  • Otology: The study of the ear and its diseases.

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