Otolaryngology is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the ear, nose, sinuses, oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, and salivary glands, as well as examination of the neck region.
Most treated diseases:
Diseases of the oral cavity and salivary glands
Voice disorders
Allergic complaints
Otitis externa and otitis media
Infection and inflammation of the pharynx and larynx
Enlargement and inflammation of the tonsils
Nasal polyp
Nasal septum deviation
Inflammation of the sinuses
In the case of which complaints should you consult an otolaryngologist?
Difficulty swallowing
Voicing disorders
Hoarseness lasting longer than three weeks
Allergic complaints, sneezing
Persistent cough
Acute or chronic inflammations in the nose, pharynx, and larynx
Nasopharynx and tonsils related complaints
Chronic tonsillitis
Long-lasting stuffy nose
Sudden loss of hearing, tinnitus
Persistent ear pain
Repeated dizziness
Head and neck tumours
If you experience any of the listed complaints, consult a specialist as soon as possible!