ENT Specialist for Ear, Nose, Throat Treatment in Bangalore

The middle ear is linked to the back of the nose and throat through a narrow canal called the Eustachian tube. The eustachian tube is lined with mucus just like the nose and throat. Therefore, infections of any one of these organs can easily spread to others and need to be treated together.

Generally, an ENT doctor must have an MBBS degree along with an MS or MD in ENT/otolaryngology, i.e., the field of medicine that is concerned with the treatment of ear, nose, throat, and related problems.

“Depending on your medical history and symptoms, the surgeon may perform a variety of diagnostic tests to diagnose the exact cause of the problem. Common diagnostic tests for diagnosis of ENT problems are:

• For hearing loss and related issues: Tympanometry, Pure tone audiometry, Evoked potential (EP)
• For throat and voice disorders: Barium swallow (imaging), Biopsy, Laryngoscopy, Laryngeal electromyography (EMG), Stroboscopy
• For nasal and sinus problems: Nasal endoscopy, Sinus computer tomography (CT or CAT) scans, Blood tests

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Various ENT procedures such as septoplasty, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, etc., open up the airway, which can improve the voice. ENT surgery can also be performed to treat vocal cord damage.

In the early stages, most ENT problems, such as sinus infections, tonsillitis, adenoiditis, allergies, etc., can be treated through medication and lifestyle modification. However, in severe cases or if there is a chance that the patient might receive permanent damage, ENT surgery becomes necessary to provide immediate treatment.

ENT problems often lead to sleep apnea and difficulty in breathing, snoring, etc., due to nasal congestion and airway obstruction. These problems can lead to deterioration of the overall quality of life and hence ENT problems should be treated as soon as possible.

If you have an ear, nose or throat disorder, you can book an appointment with the best ENT specialists in Bangalore through Pristyn Care.

The most common cause of chronic sinusitis is untreated/improperly treated common colds and flu. An ENT specialist is very skilled in treating and preventing sinusitis. If you have sinus issue, you can book an appointment at the best ENT hospitals in Bangalore through Pristyn Care.

The most common cause of snoring is obstructed airflow. It can occur due to a variety of reasons such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, deviated nasal septum, throat obstruction, etc. An ENT surgeon can remove the obstruction and clear the airway, make the flow of air easier and completely cure snoring.

Sleep apnea is a common and potentially serious sleeping disorder in which a person’s breathing starts and stops abruptly while they are sleeping. The person might experience symptoms such as loud snoring, gasping for breath while sleeping, dry mouth, morning headache, insomnia, etc. Since sleep apnea is caused due to a narrowed or obstructed airway, it is an ENT disorder and can be treated by an ENT specialist.

An ear infection is caused due to a bacterial or viral infection in the middle ear. It is characterized by ear pain, trouble sleeping, loss of balance, fever, fluid drainage from the ear, headache, loss of appetite, trouble in hearing, etc.

Hearing loss generally occurs due to damage to the inner ear, wax buildup in the ear, ear infections, ruptured eardrums, etc. They are characterized by muffled hearing, difficulty understanding words, etc. Hearing loss generally manifests as social withdrawal and avoidance in most people as they are unable to communicate and converse with other people easily.