Chronic otitis media, acoustic neuroma, labyrinthitis, tinnitus, cholesteatoma, otosclerosis, etc., are common ear conditions.

Some common nose conditions are nasal polyps, deviated septum, chronic rhinitis, nasal trauma and fractures, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), nasal vestibulitis, etc.

Common throat conditions include vocal cord nodules/polyps, pharyngitis, laryngeal cancer, epiglottitis, throat abscess, and throat cancer.

a) Some common ear conditions are;

• Dizziness or vertigo
• Ear pain or discomfort
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Reduced hearing or hearing loss
• Ear discharge or fluid drainage

b) Some common nose conditions;

• Nasal congestion or blockage
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Sinus pressure or pain
• Postnasal drip

c) Some common throat conditions;

• Hoarseness or voice changes
• Difficulty swallowing or pain while swallowing
• Sore throat
• Throat irritation or itching

Having any of the above symptom/s doesn't necessarily mean you have an ENT condition. However, if you are frequently dealing with any of the symptoms mentioned above and any difficulty that affects your ears, nose, and throat, you must visit your doctor. If your doctor confirms the changes and suspects an ENT condition, he/she may refer you to an ENT specialist.

An ENT specialist is a medical professional who identifies and treats conditions affecting the neck and head, including the ears, nose, throat, and associated structures. ENT specialists can work with patients of all ages, from infants to seniors, and are trained in surgical and non-surgical treatments.

Some common ENT diagnosis tests are otoscopy, video stroboscopy, audiometry, laryngoscopy, biopsy, tympanometry, etc.

Common ear treatments are cochlear implant surgery, stapedectomy, mastoidectomy, ear tube surgery, myringotomy, tympanoplasty, etc.

Common nose treatments are septoplasty, sinus surgery, turbinate reduction, nasal fracture repair, endoscopic nasal surgery, rhinoplasty, etc.

Common throat treatments are tonsillectomy, vocal cord surgery, adenoidectomy, tracheostomy, laryngoscopy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, etc.

If you ever experience an ENT condition, getting the right medical attention on time is crucial. Delaying diagnosis or treatment might significantly worsen your condition. If  ENT treatment is too expensive, has a longer wait period, or advanced facilities and expertise are not available in your home country, then you might anticipate traveling abroad to leading healthcare destinations like India. But before traveling abroad for ENT treatment, you need to gather all the required information, such as treatment cost, destination, hospital, and doctor, and know all available options before making a decision.

Uniheal has helped several ENT patients from different countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Liberia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Rwanda, etc., to choose the right ENT specialists, hospitals, and destinations for their ENT treatment abroad. Here is how we can help you.

• Assistance in choosing the right ENT specialist 
• Prompt appointments at top accredited ENT hospitals
• Exclusive treatment packages with complete information
• Help in hospitalization and ground assistance in the destination country
• Guidance at every step of the journey so that you can make informed decisions