Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor
What’s an ENT?
An otolaryngologist or ENT doctor specializes in everything related to these parts of the body. They are also called otolaryngologists. It started in the 19th century when doctors realized that a person’s ears, nose, and throat have subtle connection systems that require special knowledge. Dr. Snehal Yadav Masurkar is an ENT Specialist in Thane with an overall experience of more than 10 years. Her expertise in this field has helped many patients to live comfortable life.
Imagine a singer can’t sing, or you can’t hear her beautiful music.
Imagine you can’t smell the earth after the spring rain, or you can’t taste and enjoy your favorite Christmas food.
Stay awake at night with your loved ones because they will snore. These are some of the basic functions of life that make life so rich and beautiful.
However, when one or more of these functions no longer work properly, life is reduced or even impaired: hearing and balance, swallowing and speaking, breathing and sleeping problems, allergies, and sinuses, head and neck cancer, skin diseases, including Facial plastic surgery is just a few diseases treated by otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat).
What does an ENT doctor or otolaryngologist do?
Otolaryngologists are responsible for everything related to the head, neck, and ears of adults and children, including:
· Hearing
· Adenoids and Tonsils
· Thyroid
· Sinuses
· Throat
· Mouth
· Throat
· Ear Canal
· Ear surgery
· Head, neck, and throat cancer
· Head and neck surgery
When to see an ENT doctor or otolaryngologist?
1. Long-term (chronic) ear, throat, or sinus problems
Because of these common reasons such as ear infections or ear problems parents take their children to the doctor.
Otolaryngologists are usually treated with antibiotics, but if the infection keeps recurring, they may recommend surgery.
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils. Similarly, doctors often treat it with antibiotics, but if it persists, they may recommend that you remove the tonsils.
Sinus problems that last more than 4 months are called chronic sinusitis. An otolaryngologist can help find the source of the problem and treat the underlying problem.
2. Hearing Loss
With age, hearing loss is normal. But sudden hearing problems may be more serious signs. Either way, the otolaryngologist can find out what’s going on and help you get the treatments you need to improve your hearing.
An otolaryngologist is different from an audiologist. Audiologists are not doctors. They are medical professionals who use tools such as hearing aids and hearing protection devices to help people. Therefore, you can first see an otolaryngologist diagnose your hearing problems, and then see an audiologist to install hearing aids for you.
3. Neck Lump
A lump in the neck that lasts more than 2 weeks may be a sign of oral cancer, throat cancer, thyroid cancer, or blood cancer. Cancer that starts in these areas usually spreads to the lymph nodes in the throat first.
Lumps are different from swollen lymph nodes, which can also be a sign of serious illness, but they are usually caused by common diseases such as strep laryngitis or ear infections.
4. Snoring Children
Snoring is common in adults, but not common in children. This may not be a sign of a serious problem, but it is best to discuss it with your pediatrician if they recommend seeing an otolaryngologist. This may be a sign of sleep apnea, which may cause facial bone problems or bedwetting.