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What diseases or problems does the otorhinolaryngologist treat?

Otorhinolaryngologist

An otorhinolaryngologist is a doctor who specializes in the management and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck.


The most common diseases that otorhinolaryngologists treat are:

Achalasia:

Achalasia is the inability of the esophagus to deliver food to the stomach.

Allergic rhinitis:

La rinitis alérgica es una afección nasal. Se manifiesta al inhalar algún agente alérgico, como los ácaros del polvo, la caspa de animales, el polen entre otros.

Apnea:

Interruption of breathing for a few minutes which is usually more frequent when sleeping.

Bronquiolitis:

Bronchiolitis is a viral respiratory tract infection. The airways become swollen, inflamed, and filled with mucus, making it difficult to breathe.

Cholesteatoma:

Cholesteatoma arises from a chronic ear infection. They are cysts located behind the eardrum that, when they grow, can damage the bones of the middle ear.

Cleft palate:

The cleft palate is a malformation in the fetus during its formation where a separation occurs between the shovel and the lip.

Cochlear implant:

The cochlear implant is a small electronic device that helps patients with severe or profound hearing loss due to severe cochlear damage to hear again.

Deviated nasal septum:

Nasal septum deviation occurs when the nasal wall between the nostrils slides to one side.

Diphtheria:

Diphtheria is the strong infection of the throat and nose making it difficult to breathe, it can also affect the throat, nose, skin and myocardium.

Dizziness:

Dizziness is described as a feeling of light-headedness and disorientation, like you're going to pass out.

Dysphonia:

Dysphonia is a voice disorder

Epistaxis:

Epistaxis is a nosebleed, small effusion that slides through the nostrils and can be caused by multiple agents.

Hearing loss:

Hearing loss is the decrease in hearing, making it impossible to hear normally. It can occur in one or two ears.

Hemophilia:

Hemophilia is a genetic disorder in which blood doesn't clot efficiently leading to excessive bleeding and bruising.

Laryngitis:

Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx, caused by an infection or excessive use of the voice.

Laryngomalacia:

Laryngomalacia is a common cause of noisy breathing in babies. Laryngomalacia resolves spontaneously in most cases before two years of life.

Leukoplakia:

Leukoplakia is the presence of thickened white patches inside the mouth.

Nasal obstruction:

Nasal obstruction or congestion happens when the nasal passages are blocked or when there is difficulty breathing through the nose. caused by factors such as colds, allergies, infections.

Nose fracture:

A nose fracture consists of the breakdown of the cartilage or bone that divides the nostrils.

Otitis:

Otitis is an infection in the ear that causes inflammation.

Perforated eardrum:

A perforated eardrum can be caused by loud sounds, infections, and injuries to the middle ear. A perforated eardrum can cause hearing loss.

Peripheral vestibulopathy:

Peripheral vestibulopathy is a condition of balance that occurs when an internal part of the ear is affected.

Pharyngitis:

Pharyngitis is a sore throat between the tonsils and larynx, almost always sore throats are caused by viruses and less frequently by bacteria.

Prominent and misshapen ears - Otoplasty:

Prominent and misshapen ears are oversized ears in babies.

Rhinitis:

Rhinitis is a nasal pathology that presents with obstruction, nasal discharge, sneezing, itching, lack of smell, affecting the nasal mucosa.

Ringing in the ears:

Ringing in the ears are disturbing acoustic sounds within the ear that are often painful and annoying.

Runny nose:

A runny nose or excessive nasal discharge can be caused by anything that irritates or inflames the nasal tissues, allergy, cold or flu.

Sinusitis:

Sinusitis is a condition caused by a virus, bacteria or allergies that inflames the mucosa of the sinuses.

Sleeping disorders:

Sleeping disorders are conditions that affect the ability to sleep properly and arise from a variety of causes. Neuropathic pain can be divided into two main categories, central and peripheral.

Snoring:

Snoring is noise made by the individual when sleeping due to nasal obstruction.

Snoring:

Snoring is an inconsistency in the airflow of the airways while sleeping causing acoustic syndrome when sleeping.

Sore throat:

A sore throat can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection that causes discomfort to swallow.

Tinnitus:

Tinnitus is a medical condition that causes noises like ringing, hissing or buzzing in the ears.

Tonsil cáncer:

Tonsil cancer is rare cancer that begins in the tissues of the tonsils. Symptoms may include neck mass, sore throat, and earache.

Tonsillitis:

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection.

Turbinate Hypertrophy:

Turbinate hypertrophy is when the turbinates become inflamed, adopting a large size. It can cause difficulty breathing and a sensation of obstruction.

Vertigo:

Vertigo, also known as dizziness, is the sensation of loss of balance, movement in turns, of a stunning nature.

Vocal cord injuries:

Vocal cord injuries have many different symptoms, including changes in voice, difficulty breathing, exercising, or eating.


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