What Is an ENT?
An ear, nose, and throat doctor (ENT) specializes in everything having to do with those parts of the body. They even perform operations. They're also called otolaryngologists.
Some historians think ear doctors are the oldest medical specialties in the U.S. It started in the 1800s when doctors realized that a person's ears, nose, and throat had delicately connected systems that required special knowledge.
What is the difference between an ENT and otolaryngologist?
A nose doctor, throat doctor, ENT, and otolaryngologist are different names for the same type of specialist. These terms may be used interchangeably because they all mean the same thing.
What Does an ENT Do?
ENTs deal with anything that has to do with the head, neck, and ears in adults and children, including:
Hearing
Adenoids and tonsils
Thyroid
Sinuses
Larynx
Mouth
Throat
Ear tubes
Ear surgeries
Cancers of the head, neck, and throat
Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery on the head and neck
Sleep apnea
Severe snoring
Lumps on your face or neck
Hoarseness or wheezing
Difficulty swallowing (dyspnea)
Allergies
