Öronnäsahalssjukvård

Öronnäsahalssjukvård, often abbreviated as ÖNH-vård, refers to the medical specialty and care related to the ears, nose, and throat. This field, also known internationally as Otolaryngology or ENT, deals with a wide range of conditions affecting these interconnected areas of the head and neck.

Conditions treated within ÖNH-vård include hearing loss, ear infections, dizziness, and tinnitus. For the nose, it encompasses issues like sinusitis, nasal polyps, deviated septums, and problems with smell. The throat area involves the diagnosis and treatment of tonsillitis, pharyngitis, voice disorders, swallowing difficulties, and certain types of head and neck cancers.

ÖNH specialists, or öronnäsahalsläkare, are trained to perform surgical procedures as well as provide non-surgical management for these conditions. This can range from simple medical treatments for allergies to complex surgeries such as cochlear implants, tonsillectomies, or the removal of tumors. Pediatric patients are frequently seen in ÖNH-vård for common issues like recurrent ear infections and adenoid problems. The specialty plays a crucial role in maintaining vital functions like hearing, breathing, smelling, tasting, and speaking.