Absolutely. If your dentist has concerns about something in your mouth, an ENT is the best provider to evaluate this further. This could just be an examination, but could also involve a biopsy (taking a small sample) or other tests such as imaging. ENT physicians are also the specialists who diagnose and treat growths (tumors) and other lesions of the mouth and throat.
This is not a concern unless other symptoms of allergy are present such as runny nose, nasal congestion and frequent nasal and eye (ocular) itching. If other allergy symptoms are present, evaluation for possible allergies would be reasonable.
No. The hairs just inside the nose (called vibrissae) are there to help filter large particles such as blowing debris. They do not stop germs like viruses and bacteria from entering the nasal passages. Trimming them poses no risks. It is actually preferable to trim the hairs rather than pulling them out as pulling these hairs occasionally results in infections of the hair follicles.
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There are several reasons (called indications) why tonsils should be removed. One is when the tonsils are so large that they cause obstructive symptoms in the throat. Obstructive symptoms include disruptive snoring and sleep apnea (pauses in breathing during sleep due to throat blockage) and occasionally difficulty eating solid foods in young children. Another common reason to remove tonsils is for frequent infections. This is called tonsillitis. Tonsillitis can be viral or bacterial. While Strep is the most common bacterial cause of tonsillitis, it is not the only bacteria that can cause tonsillitis. Thus, if you or your child is having frequent tonsillitis (more than 3 episodes per year), tonsillectomy can be a good idea. A third and less common reason to have the tonsils removed is for frequent debris accumulation in pockets in the tonsils. People often call this debris tonsil "stones". It is really just chewed up food which lodges in the pockets (called crypts) of the tonsils. This can cause bad breath or a bad taste in the mouth. Rarely, a tonsil is removed due to cancer or a suspicion of cancer in the tonsil.
Most of the time, tonsillectomy is performed in children 3 years and older. However, for children with significantly enlarged tonsils and breathing problems at night due to the large tonsils, tonsillectomy may be performed at the age of 2. (Since this is considered a slightly higher risk procedure in 2 year olds, overnight observation at a hospital is usually recommended).
Tonsillectomy in adults is not unusual. Infections of the tonsils (tonsillitis) is most common between the ages of 15 and 25 but many young adults do have their tonsils removed just for frequent infections. Sometimes, the tonsils are removed for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. This may be done at any age. A common myth is that tonsillectomy is dangerous in adults when compared to children. This is not true. It is true that the risk of bleeding after surgery is slightly higher in adults compared to children (about 3% vs. 1% in young kids) this is treated with cauterization and is rarely a serious complication.
The common Reasons To Visit An ENT:
• Earache
• Hearing loss/Deafness
• Ear discharge
• Tinnitus
• Giddiness/Vertigo
• Nasal blockage
• Allergies
• Nasal discharge
• Nasal bleeding
• Loss of smell
• Throat pain
• Common cold and cough
• Difficulty in breathing
• Difficulty in swallowing/ dysphagia
• Blood in sputum
• speech/voice disorders
• Head and neck trauma
• Lump/ or swelling in head an neck
The doctor will take a complete medical history. Depending on the reason for the visit, the ENT will perform a physical and visual examination. This may include looking in your ears, your nose and your throat.
Your neck, throat, cheekbones and other areas of your face and head may be palpitated. The ENT may use a special instrument called an otoscope to peer into your ears. A simple speculum may be used to see inside your nasal passages. The ENT examination may feel overwhelming because of the instruments used to peer, poke and
prod, but none of these procedures should cause you physical discomfort. If having your nose, ears or other body parts touched causes you anxiety, let the ENT know before the examination begins. The role of the ENT is to provide relief, not add to your discomfort.
Depending on the reason for your visit, various hearing tests may be performed. Scans or images may be ordered to get more information. Balance tests may be performed if you have had problems with your ears or dizziness.