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What is the Best ENT
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How Can I Find an ENT
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What ENT Treatments Are
Available? |
Treatment of Ear, Nose,
and Throat Disorders |
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Common Treatments For
ENT Disorders |
Surgical Treatments For
Disorders of The Ear, Nose and Throat |
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Are There Other
Specialists I Need to See For My ENT Treatment? |
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What is the Best ENT
Treatment |
| ENT
(ENT Unit)treatment can be handled by either a general
pracitioner or an otolaryngologist (ENT,ENT Unit). Though
general practitioners treat a number of ENT
disorders, your family doctor may not feel
comfortable treating you and may refer you to an ENT
specialist. Seeking out a specialist on your own may
also be helpful if you are unhappy with the care you
have received, need a second opinion or want more
information than your general practitioner can
provide. |
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How Can I Find an ENT
Specialist? |
| If you have been referred to an ENT specialist
by your family doctor, he or she probably already
has a specific doctor in mind. If not, you can use
the directory from the American Academy of
Otolaryngology to find a list of ENT specialists in
your area. |
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What ENT Treatments Are
Available? |
The best ENT treatment will vary according to
what type of problems or symptoms you are having. In
the early stages of a disorder, surgical procedures
may not be warranted, as in tonsillitis, for
example. Early treatments will also depend on
whether or not the disorder is related to an
infection. If an infection is suspected, tests may
be performed to determine whether the cause is
bacterial or viral. Viral infections will not
respond to antibiotics.
If surgical procedures are indicated, the doctor or
nurse will give you instructions to follow before
the surgery, including when you need to stop eating
solid foods, when to stop drinking clear liquids and
whether or not you will need to start or stop any
medications before the surgery. |
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Are There Other
Specialists I Need to See For My ENT Treatment? |
In some cases, an ENT
Unit specialist may diagnose
your problem, but ultimately send you to another
specialist for treatment. For example, many ENT
doctors will diagnose cancer of the head and neck.
They may surgically remove tumors and then send you
to an oncologist for radiation or chemotherapy.
Likewise, some children with chronic ear infections
may have delayed speech development. In these cases,
the ENT specialist and a speech pathologist may work
together as a team to treat the child. Your ENT
doctor can assist you in seeking out other medical
specialists.
Of course, prevention is the best treatment for any
disease, but if you find yourself battling an ENT
disorder, remember that information is powerful.
Make sure you find a physician who lets you become
involved in the treatment of your own disorder. You
are your best advocate. |
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Treatment of Ear, Nose,
and Throat Disorders |
By Kristin Hayes, About.com Guide to Ear, Nose,
and Throat Disorders
Hundreds of options are available for treating
disorders of the ear, nose and throat. The treatment
your physician recommends should be tailored to your
individual symptoms. Learn some of the treatments
your doctor holds in his arsenal. This section
highlights some of the most basic ENT disorders and
treatments. |
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Common Treatments For
ENT Disorders |
 Many
disorders of the ear, nose, and throat require
antibiotics or other medications. In addition to
medication, this section covers nonsurgical
treatments your doctor may prescribe for ENT
Disorders. |
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Surgical Treatments For
Disorders of The Ear, Nose and Throat |
 Sometimes
surgical intervention is the best possible treatment
for an ENT disorder. Usually all other avenues have
been exhausted or structural abnormalities may need
to be taken care of. If you are facing surgery, this
is an excellent place to get information. |
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