Otolaryngology

What is otolaryngology?

Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the U.S. It focuses on medical and surgical treatment for people who have disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related areas.

• Ear problems include:
• Nose problems include:
• Throat problems include:
• Problems of related head and neck structures include:

Healthcare providers who specialize in this are called otolaryngologists. They are also called ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists.

These healthcare providers may also further specialize in any of the following:

• Children's ENT disorders
• Hearing, balance, facial nerve, and skull base disorders
• Allergies
• Facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery
• Head and neck cancers
• Throat (voice, swallowing, and airway disorders)
• Nose disorders
• Sleep medicine