What is ENT?

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ENT is a medical branch that deals with diseases related to the Ear, Nose and Throat. Such diseases may be due to infections. Injuries and shocks.  

What spectrum of health problems are addressed?

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ENT specialist deals with issues related to the ears, nose, throat, head and neck or thyroid, sleep disorders and birth defects. 

Which are the most common symptoms?

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Some of the common symptoms of ENT include –

Ear -

Ear pain,  Fever,  Irritation ,  Sleeping issues,  Hearing disorders.

Nose -

Headaches,  Bad breath,  Teeth pain,  Postnasal drip ,  Discoloured nasal discharge,  Congestion,  Coughing, Fever,  Stuffiness.

Throat -

Sore throat ,  Swollen tonsils ,  Issues swallowing ,  White or yellow coating on the tonsils , Swollen neck glands ,  Bad breath ,  Fever.

Who is more predisposed to such conditions?

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Inherited traits –

A family history of significant ENT disorders such as chronic sinusitis, snoring, asthma, thyroid and others can lead to having ENT disorders.    

Pre-existing disorders –

Obesity, thyroid, birth disorders and hypertension can be the cause of several ENT disorders. 

Lifestyle –

Excessive smoking, consumption of alcohol, loud lifestyle, lack of sleep, eating disorders and such other daily factors can welcome ENT disorders. 

Environmental stress –

Trauma, injuries, sudden stress and other loud environmental influences can invite ENT problems.