Question 1

Who are the top ENT Specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates offering online consultation?

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Given below are some of the most sought after ENT Specialists available for online consultation in Dubai, United Arab Emirates:Dr. Rouba ManachiDr. Vasu KumarDr. Haitham SawalmehDr. Gaurav DiddiDr. Prashant Sharma

Question 2

Who are the top ENT Specialists from other cities?

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Following are some of the best ENT Specialists in other cities:Abu DhabiDr. Ajay LavaniaDr. Jayakumar Kandammattil BalakrishnaDr. Tarig Ali Mohamed ElhassanDr. Houssam Abou TrabiDr. Tessily Tresa PhilipSharjahDr. Kapil Anant DasDr. Lilly JoseDr. Sujaad Al BadranDr. Emadeldin IbrahimDr. Jobeetha YoosufAl AinDr. Nisha Ramdas ChandnaniDr. Walid Mohamed Abdelbary AbdellatifDr. Usha P RaoDr. Rahul Amunje MallyDr. Ashraf Waleed Khaled AlothmanAjmanDr. Ihsan Ullah KhanDr. Poornima ShadaksharappaDr. Mohammed Mamdouh HefzyDr. Kasturi Anil MummigattiDr. Satyabrata Garanayak

Question 3

Which are some of the best hospitals ENT Specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates are associated with?

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Following are some of the best clinics in Dubai, United Arab Emirates with whom ENT Specialists are associated with:Iranian Hospital, DubaiKings College Hospital Dubai, DubaiCanadian Specialist Hospital, DubaiAmerican Hospital, DubaiNMC Royal Hospital, DIP, DubaiMedeor 24X7 Hospital, DubaiZulekha Hospital Dubai, DubaiPrime Hospital, DubaiAster DM Healthcare, DubaiNMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai

Question 4

Who is an ENT Specialist?

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Otolaryngology is the specialty area that deals with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT), and related areas of the neck and head. If you are experiencing a problem that is related to your nose, ear, and nose, you can see an ENT specialist, who is also known as an otolaryngologist, or an ear, nose, and throat doctor.

An ENT specialist may have also completed an additional 1-2 years of training in one of the following subspecialty areas:

Pediatric otolaryngology (treating ENT problems in children)
Allergy
Otology/audiology/neurotology (focusing on ears, tinnitus, balance)
Facial plastic/reconstructive surgery
Laryngology (specializing in the voice, throat, and swallowing)
Neck and neck surgery
Rhinology (specialization in the sinus cavity and nose)

ENTs deal with anything related to the head, neck, and ears in children and adults, including:

sinuses
larynx
mouth
Hearing
adenoids and tonsils
thyroid
throat
Cancers of the head, neck, throat
Reconstructive or cosmetic surgery on the head or neck
Ear tubes
Ear surgery

Question 5

What are the qualifications of an ENT Specialist?

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Candidates aspiring to become an ENT specialist must have a 5½ year-MBBS degree followed by MS (ENT) course. The candidates need to follow the below steps to become an ENT Specialist:Students who have to appear in a medical entrance test.After completion of the four and half years of MBBS course and one year and six months of training, one needs to pursue M.S. (ENT).After completing their requisite specialization courses, MS (ENT), and getting the compulsory registration from a medical council, the aspiring ENT specialist can work in a government as well as a private hospital.Those who want to go for more specialization and research work could also opt for M.Ch.(ENT) or P.hD. (ENT) courses after completing 2-3 years of MS (ENT) program.

Question 6

What conditions do ENT Specialists treat?

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An ENT specialist or an otolaryngologist is trained in the treatment and care of a number of conditions that may affect the areas in and around the throat, ears, nose, head, and neck problems. Common conditions an ENT specialist may treat include:GoiterPerforates EardrumIrregular Ear Shape and Size Deviated Nasal SeptumHearing lossRadiation Necrosis in the NeckProfound DeafnessHead and Neck CancerNasal PolypHyperthyroidismThroat CancerLaryngeal CancerThyroid CancerNeck InjuryTonsilNasal polypAllergyNasal congestionPolyps in the noseThroat or vocal cord issues Tonsillar infections/enlarged tonsilGiddiness, vertigo

Question 7

What diagnostic tests are required by ENT Specialists?

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If your ENT specialist suspects you might need surgery or any other treatment for your throat, ears, or nose, you may be recommended to undergo additional testing and screening. It ensures the accuracy of diagnosis so that the right treatment can start.

Your doctors and audiologists can perform a number of tests to help identify the nature of your condition. Besides specific tests for your throat, ears, and nose, doctors might recommend other blood tests or imaging, such as X-rays, MRIs, CT, and PET scans.

Audiometric testing
Nasal endoscopy
Allergy testing
CT scan
Cultures and biopsies
Tympanometry
Pure tone audiometry
Evoked potential
Barium swallow
Biopsy
Laryngoscopy
Laryngeal electromyography
Stroboscopy

Question 8

When should you visit an ENT Specialist?

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You need not see an ENT consultant in case you are having problems with your nose, ears, and throat, but it may be sometimes necessary to have specialist care. Knowing when to consult a specialist is crucial as it would ensure that you receive the help you require instead of bearing uncomfortable and painful symptoms.

Consult an ENT specialist if you experience below signs and symptoms:

Injury to your nose, throat, ears
Nerve problems in your throat, ears, nose
Ear infection
Tonsil or any adenoid infection
Hearing impairment
Swimmer's ear, Dizziness, Balance problems
Pain in your throat, ears, nose
Breathing problem
Tinnitus
Ear, nose, or throat birth defect
Sinus problem
Asthma
Deviated septum
Bleeding nose
Cleft palate
Sore throat, voice, or swallowing problems
Nasal congestion, hoarseness, drooping of the eyelids
Problems with smell

Question 9

What can you expect from your first visit with an ENT Specialist?

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Here is an overview of what you expect from your first visit with an ENT Specialist:Exam and conversation: When it is time to meet an ENT specialist, you would be visiting in a private examination room. Also, the doctor would ask about your complete medical history. Make sure to share full details about your health, such as the reason for the visit.Ask Questions: You should write your questions and symptoms beforehand so you do not ignore anything during the appointments. Treatment Plan: An initial examination will provide all the information required to determine the best ways to start a treatment plan. Your ENT can recommend additional testing or medications to be used to look closely at the nose and sinuses. The doctor can collect important details during the exam, which may show that more information is required. The direction of your appointment depends on your overall complaints. For example, in case the complaint is about the ear, they will do ear tests like an audiogram and a tympanogram. If you are experiencing sinus pain, a nasal scope may be used to see the area.

Question 10

Which are the most common procedures performed by an ENT Specialist?

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Sinus surgeryBlepharoplastyTonsillectomy, Adnoidectomy (tonsils)Myringotomy with Tube Insertion Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Excision and biopsyFacial plastic surgerySleep Apnea Inspire TherapyCorrective breathing surgeryEndoscopic sinus surgerySurgery for snoring, obstructive sleep apnea Thyroid surgeryMyringotomy and pressure equalization tube placementNeck dissectionTympanoplastyTonsillectomy/adenoidectomySeptoplastyTracheostomy

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