The upper respiratory region of the body comprises the ear, nose and throat that can fall prey to several bacterial, viral and fungal infections. Without the proper treatment, these infections can cause irreversible damage to the affected regions. The Department of Otorhinolaryngology or ENT at Aster Hospitals offers a comprehensive array of specialised services for all disorders related to the Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck. Providing the best-in-class ENT treatment to patients of all ages, our in-house specialists provide highly effective and customized surgical and non-surgical treatment plans. They perform an extensive evaluation of the patient using a unique, evidence-based approach that is sure to deliver optimal results.
Otorhinolaryngology is the medical term that deals with all conditions and ailments of the ear, nose, and throat, as well as related structures of the head and neck.
Otorhinolaryngologists are doctors and surgeons who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of the ear, nose and throat area. They are also known as otolaryngologists, ENT doctors, or head and neck surgeons.
If you are experiencing symptoms of an ailment related to the ear, nose and/or throat, you may be asked to consult an otorhinolaryngologist for further diagnosis. Symptoms of an Ear, Nose and Throat-related ailment include:
EAR:
Tinnitus :
Tympanoplasty : The surgical reconstruction of the eardrum (the tympanic membrane) and/or the small bones of the middle ear (ossicles).
Ossiculoplasty : The surgical reconstruction of the middle ear ossicular chain which has been disrupted or destroyed due to overuse of devices positioned inside the ear that has damaged the transfer of sound to the inner ears.
Mastoidectomy : A surgical procedure to remove destroyed and diseased mastoid air cells.
Ventilation tube insertion : Insertion of a tube into the inner ear canal for the ventilation and removal of fluids from the middle ear.
NOSE:
THROAT:
NECK:
Diagnosis and management of various neck swellings such as :
