When should we consult an otolaryngologist?
2015-07-18
8 diseases and conditions with which you should definitely consult an otolaryngologist
- acute inflammations in the area of the nose, pharynx, larynx (cold, cold, sore throat, laryngitis).
- chronic inflammations in the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx (permanent nasal congestion, nasal discharge, nasal polyposis, chronic tonsillitis, chronic pharyngitis, hoarseness)
- voice formation, swallowing disorders, difficulties
- snoring (as part of complex diagnostics)
- hearing impairment, chronic otitis media (with ear discharge), ear canal inflammation, ear pain, ear blockage, tinnitus
- dizziness (as part of complex diagnostics)
- head and neck tumors (salivary glands, lymph nodes, other swellings)
- emergency situations (foreign bodies, bleeding, abscesses)