Otolaryngology is a
medical and surgical specialty concerned with problems of
the head and neck area. The specialty encompasses the care
of a wide variety of patients with disorders involving the
head and neck
HEAD
facial and mandibular fractures
facial lacerations
salivary gland
facial lesions |
THROAT
swallowing disorders
hoarseness
lesions in throat and larynx
chronic cough
speech problems |
TONGUE/ORAL CAVITY
tongue problems
tonsil and adenoid problems
canker sores
tmj |
NOSE/SINUS
nasal obstruction
deviated nasal septum
nasal fractures
epistaxis
polyps
sinusitis
snoring |
EAR
hearing loss
chronic ear infections
ear drum injuries
tinnitus
vertigo
swimmers ear |
NECK
lymph nodes
tumors and cysts
tracheotomies
thyroid lesions |
The diagnostic procedures include:
nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy, bronchoscopy,
polypectomy, and cauterization, to mention a few. |
