Common ENT Questions

An Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist, also known as an otolaryngologist, is a doctor who diagnoses and treats medical conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck. ENT specialists manage both common and complex concerns, including ear infections, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, sinus problems, blocked nose, allergies, snoring, sleep apnoea, tonsil problems, voice changes, swallowing difficulties, neck lumps, thyroid concerns, and head and neck conditions. Depending on the patient’s symptoms, an ENT specialist may perform a physical examination, nasal endoscopy, ear assessment, hearing evaluation, throat examination, or other diagnostic tests. Treatment may include medication, lifestyle advice, minor clinic-based procedures, or surgery when required. You may consider seeing an ENT specialist if symptoms such as persistent ear pain, blocked nose, sinus pressure, hearing changes, hoarseness, snoring, throat discomfort, or swallowing difficulty do not improve or keep recurring.