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An otorhinolaryngologist, commonly referred to as an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist or otolaryngologist, is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders related to the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck. Otorhinolaryngologists have expertise in both medical and surgical management of conditions affecting these areas. The scope of practice of an otorhinolaryngologist includes a wide range of conditions, such as: Ear disorders: Otorhinolaryngologists diagnose and treat various ear conditions, including hearing loss, ear infections, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (dizziness), and abnormalities of the ear structure. Nasal and sinus disorders: They manage conditions such as chronic sinusitis, nasal polyps, nasal congestion, deviated septum, allergies, and nasal tumors. They may perform procedures like endoscopic sinus surgery to address sinus issues. Throat and voice disorders: Otorhinolaryngologists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the throat and voice, including tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, voice hoarseness, vocal cord nodules or polyps, and swallowing disorders. Head and neck disorders: They evaluate and manage various head and neck conditions, including neck masses, salivary gland disorders, thyroid nodules, tumors of the head and neck, and facial trauma or fractures. Sleep disorders: Otorhinolaryngologists can diagnose and treat sleep-related disorders such as sleep apnea, snoring, and other breathing-related sleep disorders. They may provide interventions like continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy or perform surgical procedures to address sleep-related issues. Pediatric conditions: Otorhinolaryngologists specialize in diagnosing and treating ear, nose, and throat disorders in children. This includes conditions such as pediatric ear infections, tonsillitis, adenoid hypertrophy, and congenital abnormalities of the head and neck.

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