Looking for ENT specialist Adelaide? Presently, over 50% of all physician office visits are due to ENT (ear, nose, and throat) problems. An ENT doctor is also known as a rhinolaryngologist or otorhinolaryngologist. They are specialists in the medical field who have specialized in handling disorders of the ear, nose, and throat as well as problems related to the structures of the neck and head. To effectively manage the issues of the ear or nose or throat, and structures of the face and neck, an ENT specialist Adelaide has special expertise on this subject.
ENT is one of the oldest medical specialties in South Africa and many parts of the world. For the cases of ear-related issues, the treatment includes surgical and medical treatment for:
- Hearing disorders
- Ear Infection
- Balance disorders
- Cranial nerve
- Disorders of the facial nerve
- Management of cancerous and congenital disorders of both the inner and outer ear
ENT Specialist for Disorders Related to Nose
For nose-related disorders, handling the nasal cavity and sinuses is one of the main skills of this ENT specialist. The specialist is specialized in treating issues such as:
- Nasal cavity
- Paranasal sinuses
- Sense of smell
- Nasal respiration and allergies
- Nose’s external appearance
Throat-Related Issues
When it comes to throat-related issues, the ENT specialist is trained to manage larynx disorders. They are also knowledgeable at handling the disorders of the esophagus. These include swallowing and voice respiration disorders.
In addition to these areas, the specialist is also experienced in treating tumors, infectious disease, face deformities, and facial trauma. When you visit the ENT Clinic, the specialist will perform both reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgeries.
The ENT specialist may work together with a team of specialists in other surgical and medical specialties. They are ready to begin practicing after up to fifteen years of training through college and postgraduate programs and/or other formalities. To give them more extensive training, some of the ENT specialists pursue an up to two-year fellowship in the subspecialty areas including:
- Facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Otology/Neurotology (ears and balance)
- Pediatric otolaryngology (children)
- Allergy
- Laryngology (throat)
- Head and neck surgery
- Rhinology (nose)
A highly trained ENT specialist Adelaide has extensive knowledge of all of the physical organs and structures in the head and neck area. The ENT specialist handles earaches, hoarseness, hearing loss, adenoidectomies, dizziness, tonsillectomies, nosebleeds, and sinus diseases. The specialist offers the best care through skills and years of experience. For more information visit our Website.