ENT
All you need to know about ENT
The functioning of ears, nose and throat properly is very essential for our survival and the medical abbreviation for ears, nose and throat is ENT.
ENT specialist proper name is Otolaryngologist.
EARS:
These are the sensory organs that are related to hearing. They also provide you with a sense of balance.
Ear Disorder: Like ear infections
Ear infections–These occur when germs enter the ear.
- Hearing loss
- Balance problems
NOSE:
This is a sensory organ that is related to smell. It also helps in humidifying air and prevents germs from entering into our body.
Nose disorder: Like sinus infections
Sinus infection– Sinuses are the cavities in the area of eyes and nose in the skull. Symptoms of Sinuses are:
- Headaches
- Running nose
- Bad breath
- Toothaches
- Sneezing and coughing
THROAT:
It provides a route for air to reach lungs. It also provides a route for food and water to enter into your digestive tract.
Throat Disorder: Like Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis– It is caused due to the Infection of the tonsils. It is very common condition, which cause severe pain in the throat.