12 Best ENT Specialists in Multan

A brief intro to ENT Specialists

Who is an ENT specialist?

Ear Nose Throat Specialists (ENT) (کان کے گلے کا ماہر) are well versed in the field of otolaryngology, which is one of the oldest branches of medicine (since the 19th century). These experts deal with the diseases of the nose, ear, throat, head and neck.

When should you see an ENT specialist?

You should see an ENT Specialist (کان کے گلے کا ماہر) if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Difficulty breathing
• Clogged nasal passages
• Sinus headaches
• Difficulty hearing
• Balance problems
• Difficulty swallowing
• Thyroid related disorders
• Recurring throat infections
• Lump in neck

What are the main areas of concern of an ENT specialist?

ENT specialists (کان کے گلے کا ماہر) treat just about everything from the neck above, except the central nervous system and eyes. Because of the massive importance of this specialty, they need extensive training and surgical experience.

Nearly 50 percent of the patients visiting primary care physicians have problems related to their ears, throat or nose. Stuffy nose, sore throat, persistent cough or ear infections are the most common reasons for visiting a doctor’s office. Most primary care physicians refer patients thereafter to ENT specialists (کان کے گلے کا ماہر) who are the experts in this area.

ENT specialists (کان کے گلے کا ماہر) not only deal with everyday colds, sinusitis, sore throats etc. but also with tonsil surgeries, delicate inner ear surgeries, restoration of hearing, rebuilding of essential structures of ear, throat cancers and complications of betel chewing and consuming ghutka.

ENT specialists (کان کے گلے کا ماہر) also deal with tumors of the head and neck region, as well as rebuilding present structures in those regions. They are often experts in facial and reconstructive surgeries and regularly deal with birth defects, trauma related disfiguration and revisions of cosmetic surgery. Congenital birth defects including cleft palate, cleft lip etc. need the expertise of an ENT specialist (کان کے گلے کا ماہر).

What are the most common ENT issues in Pakistan?

How to become an ENT specialist in Pakistan (کان کے گلے کا ماہر)?

After completing a bachelors in medicine, ENT specialists need to complete a four-year residency training program, along with rotation in general surgery. These years of intensive training help shape up an ENT specialist (کان کے گلے کا ماہر) who can operate upon the sensitive regions of the head and neck.

What kinds of ENT specialists are there in Multan?

While most ENT specialists (کان کے گلے کا ماہر) treat everything from the neck up, there are some specialists who get additional training in one of the subspecialty areas:

• Ear—otology or neurotology: is a subspecialty of ENT. These healthcare providers treat conditions that affect hearing and balance. Ear disease, persistent ringing in the ears (tinnitus), facial pain, ear pain, cholesteatomas and infections of outer, middle or inner ear are treated by these experts.
• Nose—rhinology: these experts treat diseases of the nose. Infections and common illnesses impacting breathing and nasal obstructions are treated by rhinology experts—medically or surgically.
• Throat—laryngology: disorders of the throat that impact the patient’s ability to swallow, taste or even speak are treated by laryngology experts. Common surgeries conducted by these experts include those for tumors, treating vocal cord disorders and tonsillectomies.
• Thyroid and neck experts: are responsible for treating and operating on the neck region, including biopsies, removal of tumors and lipomas. Additionally, these specialists diagnose and treat disorders related to the thyroid—a gland situated in the neck that releases thyroid hormone, and treat patients of hypo- and hyper-thyroidism.
• Pediatric specialists: these are the ENT specialists who deal with ear, neck and throat disorders of children, including birth defects, airway problems, and other developmental delays that are handled better by specialists.
• Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons: some ENT specialists deal with repair and reconstruction of damage resulting from trauma, congenital defects or tumors that are distressing the patient. Facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons deal daily with deformities like cleft palate, hair loss, facial paralysis and head and neck cancer reconstruction.

What are ENT specialists called in Pakistan?

• Otolaryngologists
• ENTs
• ENT doctors
• Ear doctor
• Nose doctor
• Throat doctor