| Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to Bridger Ear, Nose & Throat and thank you for choosing our practice! We are committed to the success of
your medical treatment and care. Diagnosing and treating your condition is our responsibility and we take that
seriously. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. If you do not find the answers you are
looking for, please contact us.
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What is ENT?
What is an Otolaryngologist?
What do Otolaryngologists treat?
The Ears - Hearing loss affects one in ten North Americans. The unique domain of otolaryngologists is the treatment
of ear disorders. They are trained in both the medical and surgical treatment of hearing, ear infections, balance
disorders, ear noise (tinnitus), nerve pain, and facial and cranial nerve disorders. Otolaryngologists also manage
congenital (birth) disorders of the outer and inner ear.
The Nose and Sinuses - About 35 million people develop chronic sinusitis each year, making it one of the most
common health complaints in America. Care of the nasal cavity and sinuses is one of the primary skills of
otolaryngologists. Management of the nasal area includes allergies, sense of smell, nasal breathing, and changing
the cosmetic appearance of the nose are all part of otolaryngologists' expertise.
The Throat - Communicating (speech and singing) and eating a meal all involve this vital area. Otolaryngologists are
also experts at the medical and surgical management of diseases of the larynx (voice box), upper aero-digestive tract
or esophagus, including voice/singing and swallowing disorders.
The Head and Neck - This center of the body includes the important nerves that control sight, smell, hearing, and the
face. In the head and neck area, otolaryngologists are trained to treat infectious diseases, both benign and malignant
(cancerous) tumors, facial trauma, and deformities of the face. They perform both cosmetic plastic and reconstructive
surgery.
What makes Otolaryngologists the most appropriate physicians to treat disorders of the ears, nose, throat, and
related structures of the head and neck?
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