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Ear, Nose and Throat (E.N.T)

The ears, nose and throat are associated with sensory organs that humans use every day. The ears allow a person to hear, and the inner ear helps stabilize the body and create a sense of balance.

The nose allows a person to smell and also helps with taste. Breathing through the nose humidifies the air and helps filter it before it enters the lungs.

The throat provides a passageway for air to reach the lungs and larynx. It also connects the mouth to the esophagus, through which food travels down to the digestive tract.

These organs and their tissues form part of the complex structures of the face and neck and are shared by several important structures in the head.

Ear Infections

Ear infections can occur when bacteria overgrow in the area, causing inflammation and leading to symptoms. Ear infections usually occur in the outer ear (called swimmer’s ear) or middle ear, but they can also occur in the inner ear.

Symptoms of various ear infections can include:

Earache, especially when lying down
Trouble sleeping
Trouble hearing or muffled hearing
A feeling of fullness in the ear
Dizziness
A spinning sensation
Nausea and vomiting
Balance problems
Discharge from the ear
Warmth and redness of the ear skin
Ringing in the ear

Hearing Problems

Hearing problems, such as hearing loss or muffled hearing, may occur as secondary symptoms to infections or other problems in the area. Damage to the ear structure may also cause hearing problems. Some people may be born with hearing problems, while others may experience hearing problems as they age. In cases where hearing loss is not curable, doctors may recommend that the person with hearing loss wear hearing aids.

Problems caused by problems in the nasal cavity include:

Nosebleeds

The nose contains many blood vessels and is the most prominent part of the face. Even minor trauma, such as a bump on the nose or a fall, can damage the delicate blood vessels and cause a nosebleed.

Other causes can include:

Picking your nose
Blowing your nose too hard or too quickly, such as when you have an infection in the area
Hot, dry weather that can cause cracks and cuts in your nose
Sinusitis
Inhaling stimulants
Inhaling drugs like cocaine
While nosebleeds are usually temporary and go away on their own, regular or persistent nosebleeds may be a sign of an underlying condition or disease. Anyone who has regular nosebleeds or is having trouble with nosebleeds should consult their doctor.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses and is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor in the United States.

The sinuses are hollow cavities in the skull that surround the eyes and nose. When germs get trapped and multiply in the sinuses, an infection can develop.

Sinusitis can develop as a secondary infection after a cold. About 90 percent of people with a cold have symptoms of sinusitis.

In other cases, chronic sinusitis that lasts for months or longer may be caused by other chronic problems, such as asthma or allergies.

Symptoms of sinusitis may include:

Headache
Runny nose
Nasal congestion
Fever
Fatigue
Discharge from the back of the nose and throat
Coughing
Toothache, usually in the molars

How to follow up on international patients:

1- Follow-up by an international patient expert:
The patient’s condition is monitored by the hospital’s international patient expert through social networks for 2 days and one week after discharge, and all patient status follow-up is recorded in the relevant office.

2- Follow-up By the relevant company:
The patient’s condition is monitored by the international patient company, and if necessary, the relevant company will contact the introduced international patient expert.

Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the patient’s condition.