{"id":5740,"date":"2019-07-05T16:05:15","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T20:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/?p=5740"},"modified":"2023-12-05T18:08:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T23:08:29","slug":"when-should-you-see-an-ent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/when-should-you-see-an-ent\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should You See an ENT?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Doctors who specialize in <strong>ear, nose and throat<\/strong> disorders are called <strong>otolaryngologists<\/strong> (or simply ENT doctors for those who have trouble with seven-syllable words).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably heard <em>of<\/em> them \u2013 but do you know when to <em>see<\/em> one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Field of Otolaryngology<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/doctor-300x199-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29516\" title=\"doctor-300x199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/doctor-300x199-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/doctor-300x199-1-256x170.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Otolaryngology is a medical specialty that focuses on diseases of the ears, nose and throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ENT doctors manage and treat disorders that affect the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ear disorders such as ear infections, hearing impairment, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and dizziness or balance disorders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conditions that affect the nose, nasal cavities and sinuses, specifically those that interfere with smell and breathing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Throat problems centering on speech, eating, swallowing and digestion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just the tip of the iceberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many ENT doctors specialize in very narrow areas such as head and neck cancers, thyroid disorders, sleep disorders, and facial plastic surgery, while others take a broader approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should I Make an Appointment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Otolaryngologists<\/strong> diagnose, manage and treat pretty much any symptom involving the ears, nose, throat, head or neck. West Chester residents experiencing any of the following should <strong>contact an ENT doctor for an appointment<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hearing loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dizziness, vertigo, balance problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ear infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tonsil or adenoid infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/swimmers-ear\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351682\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Swimmer\u2019s ear | mayoclinic.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swimmer\u2019s ear<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pain in the ears, nose or throat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breathing problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asthma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/allergist\/allergy-symptoms\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"267\">Allergies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sinus infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tumors of the ears, nose, throat, head or neck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/allergies\/deviated-septum\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Deviated septum | webmd.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deviated septum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undesirable facial or nose appearance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nosebleeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasal congestion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inability to smell or taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voice or swallowing problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sore throat or hoarseness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/ent\/snoring\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"231\">Snoring<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep apnea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Down syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always visit your primary care physician initially; they may be able to provide relief from some of these issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But more likely than not, an ear, nose and throat specialist will be the best person qualified to give you the care you need and offer a long-term solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t hesitate to contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pinnacle ENT: Chester County Otolaryngology and Allergy Associates Division  West Chester, PA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West Chester ENT doctor to schedule an appointment<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Hearing Loss Posts:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/protect-your-hearing-this-summer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5549\"><strong>Protect Your Hearing This Summer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/hearing-loss-could-your-child-be-suffering\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2366\"><strong>Hearing Loss: Could Your Child Be Suffering?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pentadocs.com\/whats-causing-my-summer-nosebleed\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5901\"><strong>What\u2019s Causing My Summer Nosebleed?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Philadelphia ENT Doctor Office Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=Chester+County+Otolaryngology+and+Allergy+Associates+Division+460+Creamery+Way+%23103+Exton,+PA+19341\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Audiologist on East Lancaster Avenue map directions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Exton<\/strong><\/a><br>460 Creamery Way #103<br>Exton, PA 19341<br>(610) 384-8300<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=Chester+County+Otolaryngology+and+Allergy+Associates+Division+213+Reeceville+Rd+%2310+Coatesville,+PA+19320+\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Audiologist on Reeceville Rd map directions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Coatesville<\/strong><\/a><br>213 Reeceville Rd #10<br>Coatesville, PA 19320<br>(610) 384-8300<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=Chester+County+Otolaryngology+and+Allergy+Associates+Division+689+Unionville+Road+Kennett+Square,+PA+19348\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Audiologist on Unionville Road map directions\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Kennett Square<\/strong><\/a><br>689 Unionville Road<br>Kennett Square, PA 19348<br>(610) 925-5551<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doctors who specialize in ear, nose and throat disorders are called otolaryngologists (or simply ENT doctors for those who have trouble with seven-syllable words). 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