ENT

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disorders range from allergies and infections to more grave and severe health issues. Complaints of ENT ailments are on the rise given the increasing levels of pollution and today’s unhealthy lifestyle. It is estimated that 1 in 8 Indians suffers from chronic sinusitis. At Apollo Clinic, our eminent ENT specialists have the requisite skill and resources to provide comprehensive ENT care.

What is ENT?

ENT is a speciality branch dealing with ear, nose and throat disorders and also includes head and neck complaints. The ENT centre at Apollo Clinic is well-equipped with state-of-the-art therapeutic and diagnostic equipment to ensure sound evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of ENT problems and injuries.

What is the first step?

The first step is to identify the signs and symptoms of ENT problems so that you can approach an ENT specialist at the earliest and prevent the issue from becoming severe. Some common symptoms that suggest that you need specialised ENT services include:

• Sinus pain – Pain in the face, ear or upper teeth, nasal drainage or congestion
• Congestion – Feeling pressure in your head, dizziness and headaches
• Airway blockage – Discomfort in breathing properly through the nose
• Sore throat – Persistent throat ache, scratchiness in the throat, loss of voice, difficulty in swallowing
• Loss of hearing – Trouble in hearing clearly, ear ache
• Headaches – Persistent headaches
• Drainage – Runny nose, postnasal drip

There could be multiple causes of ENT issues. Some of which are:

• Allergies
• Viral or bacterial infections
• Deviated septum
• Development of polyps
• Buildup of fluid or wax in the ear
• Damage to the nerves due to ageing or exposure to loud noise
• Anatomic abnormalities
• Acute upper respiratory infection
• Chronic sinusitis
• Acid reflux

How can we help you?

At Apollo Clinic’s ENT Centre, we make use of advanced medical technologies and equipment such as video camera system, fine binocular microscopes, flexible and rigid endoscopes which enable in making a more accurate diagnosis. Some of the procedures we undertake at Apollo Clinic include:

• Allergy tests
• Hearing assessment
• Special tests for hearing function
• Speech audiometry
• Impedance audiometry
• Brain stem evoked response audiometry

Apollo Support

Apollo’s ENT Centre has some of the finest ENT surgeons, experienced speech pathologists, AVT therapists, audiologists, psychologists, registered nurses and support staff dedicated to providing world-class care for your ENT ailments. We are one of the few hospitals in the country to have a systematic approach towards the diagnosis and management of ENT disorders.