The Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor
What would the holidays be like without the festive music, the fragrant smells, and the delicious treats that are baked but once a year? If you’ve ever had a cold, you know what it’s like to lose your senses of hearing, smell, and taste, if only temporarily. Your ears, nose, and throat are essential to these very important senses, and they perform many other functions as well.Otolaryngology is the study and treatment of the ear, nose, throat, and oral cavity. Specialists in this field are called Otolaryngologists, but they are commonly referred to as ENT (ear, nose, and throat) physicians. ENT physicians are trained to manage a wide variety of diseases and disorders of these organs.
For example, an ENT physician would treat problems with the ear, including balance and hearing; sinus diseases and disorders of the nose; head and neck cancers; snoring; sleep apnea; and voice problems of the throat; and also perform facial cosmetic surgery.
Otolaryngologists can start their practice after finishing up to 15 years of college and post-graduate education. To meet the requirements for certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology, a candidate must first finish college, medical school, and at least five years of specialty education. Next, the doctor must pass the American Board of Otolaryngology test. In addition to these requirements, some Otolaryngologists take up a fellowship for more in-depth training in a subspecialty area.
Most Otolaryngologists are trained in both medicine and surgery. If there is a medical issue that requires surgery, they do not need to refer their patient to another physician.
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