otorinolaryngologii

Otorhinolaryngology, often abbreviated as ENT, is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat, as well as related structures of the head and neck. Practitioners in this field are known as otolaryngologists or ENT doctors. They manage a wide range of ailments, from common infections and allergies to more complex surgical conditions.

The scope of otorhinolaryngology is broad. In the ear, it encompasses hearing loss, ear infections, balance disorders, and tinnitus. For the nose and sinuses, it includes sinusitis, nasal polyps, deviated septums, and smell disorders. The throat area involves conditions such as tonsillitis, laryngitis, voice disorders, swallowing difficulties, and head and neck cancers.

ENT doctors utilize various diagnostic tools, including audiometry for hearing tests, endoscopy for visualizing the airways and digestive tract, and imaging techniques like CT scans and MRIs. Treatment approaches can be medical, involving medications to manage infections or inflammation, or surgical, addressing structural issues or removing growths. They work closely with other medical specialists to provide comprehensive patient care, particularly for conditions that may involve multiple organ systems.