Otolaryngology

The Department of Otolaryngology (ENT) is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. It encompasses the auditory, vestibular, respiratory, swallowing, and speech‑related organs, integrating conservative medical management, endoscopic evaluation, and minimally invasive surgical procedures. The scope of care includes: - Ear disorders: otitis media, external auditory canal inflammation, tinnitus, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, hearing impairment, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, and dizziness; - Nasal conditions: allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal polyps, epistaxis, and deviated nasal septum; - Throat and laryngeal issues: chronic pharyngitis, tonsillitis, adenoid hypertrophy, vocal cord polyps, vocal cord nodules, and foreign bodies in the throat. In addition, the department manages superficial head and neck masses, snoring, and obstructive sleep apnea, among other conditions. Equipped with specialized otoscopes, nasal endoscopes, and laryngoscopes, the department can directly visualize lesions and perform both diagnostic examinations and minimally invasive interventions.

For acute conditions such as sudden sensorineural hearing loss and otogenic vertigo, timely intervention is essential to preserve hearing and alleviate dizziness whenever possible. In pediatric patients, the focus is on managing adenoid and tonsillar hypertrophy and assessing the impact of snoring and mouth breathing on growth and development. For allergic rhinitis, standardized pharmacologic therapies and desensitization guidance are provided to reduce the burden of recurrent sneezing and nasal congestion. For individuals with snoring and sleep‑apnea, comprehensive evaluations are conducted to determine whether conservative management or surgical intervention is appropriate. The department integrates medical treatment with endoscopic minimally invasive surgery to address nasal polyps, deviated nasal septum, and vocal cord disorders. Patients experiencing ear pain, tinnitus, or hearing loss; persistent nasal congestion and rhinorrhea; recurrent epistaxis; sore throat or hoarseness; or snoring with episodes of apnea during sleep should seek care from an otolaryngology specialist.